Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 98.0 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 155.5 in | 1.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 66.7 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 50.1 in | 58.1 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 2860 lb. | 2306 lb. | 554 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 52.8 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.8 in | -46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.1 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.4 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -21.6 ft3 |
2007 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |