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

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

2017 Subaru WRX and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2017 2017  
Model Subaru WRX Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,309 mm 0 mm
Length 4,595 mm 3,914 mm 1 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,482 kg 1,109 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 45 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 935 mm -934 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,412 mm 1,326 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,326 mm 1,321 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,100 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 0 mm 942 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,377 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,349 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 899 mm 0 mm 899 mm
Total Legroom 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 340 L 127 L 213 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru WRX

2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX 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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