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Volkswagen Passat (2015) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2015 Volkswagen Passat and 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2015 2016  
Model Volkswagen Passat Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
155 hp@6000
148 lb-ft@4600
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 90.9 in 19.5 in
Length 191.6 in 154.1 in 37.5 in
Width 72.2 in 68.3 in 3.9 in
Height 58.5 in 48.6 in 9.9 in
Curb Weight 3423 lb. 2332 lb. 1091 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 11.9 gal. 6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 37.4 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 52.2 in 4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 52.0 in -52 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.1 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 0.0 in 37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 0.0 in 57 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 0.0 in 39.1 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 38.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 4.6 ft3 11.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat

2015 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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