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Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Subaru Forester and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2012 Subaru Forester and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
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. 2441 lb. 809 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 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 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2007 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
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
 
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