| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 91.7 in | 16.6 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 157.3 in | 29.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 67.7 in | 4 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 49.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 2441 lb. | 959 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 37.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 43.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
| 2010 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |