Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
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 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 90.9 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 154.1 in | 19.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 68.3 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 48.6 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3686 lb. | 2381 lb. | 1305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 37.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 52.2 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.0 in | -52 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 | 4.6 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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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