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Subaru BRZ (2016) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Subaru BRZ and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2016 Subaru BRZ and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2016 2009  
Model Subaru BRZ Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 91.7 in 9.5 in
Length 166.7 in 157.3 in 9.4 in
Width 69.9 in 67.7 in 2.2 in
Height 50.6 in 49.0 in 1.6 in
Curb Weight 2809 lb. 2441 lb. 368 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 12.7 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 37.4 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.5 in 53.2 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 50.6 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.1 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.0 in 0.0 in 35 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.7 in 0.0 in 51.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 45.3 in 0.0 in 45.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 0.0 in 29.9 in
Total Legroom 71.8 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 28.7 in
Cargo Volume 6.9 ft3 5.3 ft3 1.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru BRZ

2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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