Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	91.7 in	9.8 in
Length	165.4 in	157.3 in	8.1 in
Width	70.3 in	67.7 in	2.6 in
Height	58.3 in	49.0 in	9.3 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	2441 lb.	885 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	37.4 in	1.9 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	41.2 in	43.1 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	0.0 in	38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	0.0 in	35.5 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	5.3 ft³	9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	5.3 ft³	40.7 ft³

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

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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