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Volkswagen Passat (2017) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2017 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
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
167 hp@7000
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,867 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,579 kg 1,107 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 48 L 22 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 950 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,285 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 0 mm 993 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 150 L 300 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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