Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,674 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,474 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 48 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 150 L | 799 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 5.3 | -4.3 L |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |