Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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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 | 91.7 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 157.3 in | 16.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 67.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 49.0 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 2527 lb. | 981 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |