Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 125 kW@7000 190 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 48 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 950 mm | 48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 150 L | 275 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 5.3 | -4.3 L |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |