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Volkswagen Routan (2010) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Volkswagen Routan Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.2 in 91.7 in 29.5 in
Length 202.5 in 157.3 in 45.2 in
Width 76.9 in 67.7 in 9.2 in
Height 68.9 in 49.0 in 19.9 in
Curb Weight 4335 lb. 2441 lb. 1894 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 12.7 gal. 7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 37.4 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.0 in 53.2 in 9.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 43.1 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 0.0 in 39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.7 in 0.0 in 64.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 0.0 in 37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 62.0 in 0.0 in 62 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.8 in 0.0 in 31.8 in
Total Legroom 108.7 in (over 3 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 65.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 5.3 ft3 27 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 83.0 ft3 5.3 77.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 141.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 135.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2011 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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