Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed 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 | 3505 lb. | 2527 lb. | 978 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 |
2010 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 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |