Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 91.7 in | 20.6 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 157.3 in | 31.8 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 67.7 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 49.0 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3943 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.2 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 50.6 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.8 in | 0.0 in | 44.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.8 in | 0.0 in | 45.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
2007 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Much more comfortable than the other hardtops we tried..... see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
this is a very comfortable car for long trips, we drove from Chicago to Charleston Sc and it was very confortable see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Easily adjustable! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I Have a smile child. And his car seat fits perfect and still has room to move his feet! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The sedan has a ton of rear seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
There is a lot of it, just like the back seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |