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Subaru Legacy (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Subaru Legacy and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Subaru Legacy and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2017  
Model Subaru Legacy Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 90.9 in 14.2 in
Length 186.2 in 154.1 in 32.1 in
Width 68.1 in 68.3 in -0.2 in
Height 56.1 in 49.0 in 7.1 in
Curb Weight 3250 lb. 2445 lb. 805 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 11.9 gal. 5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 36.8 in 2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 52.2 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 52.0 in -1 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 4.5 ft3 6.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

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