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Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Scion tC | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 90.9 in | 15.4 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 154.1 in | 19.9 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 68.3 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 49.0 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 2494 lb. | 476 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 0.0 in | 36.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 0.0 in | 47.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata.