Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 91.7 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 157.3 in | 23 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 67.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 49.0 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2911 lb. | 2441 lb. | 470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.6 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 50.6 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |