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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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