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Subaru Legacy (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Subaru Legacy Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 91.7 in 13.4 in
Length 186.2 in 157.3 in 28.9 in
Width 68.1 in 67.7 in 0.4 in
Height 56.1 in 49.0 in 7.1 in
Curb Weight 3250 lb. 2441 lb. 809 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 12.7 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 37.4 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 53.2 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 50.6 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 43.1 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in 0.0 in 36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 0.0 in 52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 0.0 in 33.9 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 34.9 in
Cargo Volume 11.4 ft3 5.3 ft3 6.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Legacy

2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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