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Volkswagen Eos (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volkswagen Eos and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Volkswagen Eos and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Volkswagen Eos Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6300
235 lb-ft@2500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 91.7 in 9.8 in
Length 173.5 in 157.3 in 16.2 in
Width 70.5 in 67.7 in 2.8 in
Height 56.8 in 49.0 in 7.8 in
Curb Weight 3686 lb. 2527 lb. 1159 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.5 in 37.4 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 53.2 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 43.1 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.8 in 0.0 in 35.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 41.5 in 0.0 in 41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.5 in 0.0 in 32.5 in
Total Legroom 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.6 ft3 5.3 ft3 1.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.5 ft3 5.3 ft3 5.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos

2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2007 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual FWD
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2007 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual FWD
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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