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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2011 2015  
Model Subaru Forester Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 91.7 in 11.3 in
Length 179.5 in 157.3 in 22.2 in
Width 70.1 in 67.7 in 2.4 in
Height 65.9 in 49.0 in 16.9 in
Curb Weight 3250 lb. 2447 lb. 803 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 12.7 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 37.4 in 4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 53.2 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.1 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 0.0 in 40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 0.0 in 55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 0.0 in 38 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 38 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 5.3 ft3 28.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 5.3 ft3 63 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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