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Volkswagen Passat (2017) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2021) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Passat and 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2017 2021  
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
181 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,309 mm 0 mm
Length 4,867 mm 3,914 mm 1 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,579 kg 1,135 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 45 L 25 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 935 mm 38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,326 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,321 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 127 L 323 L

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