Pontiac G8 (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

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2008 Pontiac G8 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Pontiac G8	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	91.7 in	23.1 in
Length	196.1 in	157.3 in	38.8 in
Width	74.8 in	67.7 in	7.1 in
Height	57.7 in	49.0 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	3855 lb.	2441 lb.	1414 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	12.7 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.4 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	53.2 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	50.6 in	6.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.1 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	0.0 in	38 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	0.0 in	39.4 in
Total Legroom	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	38.5 in
Cargo Volume	17.5 ft³	5.3 ft³	12.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G8

2008 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review
2009	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review

2008 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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

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