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Volkswagen Taos (2023) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2023 Volkswagen Taos and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2023 2012  
Model Volkswagen Taos Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.9 in 91.7 in 14.2 in
Length 175.8 in 157.3 in 18.5 in
Width 72.5 in 67.7 in 4.8 in
Height 64.4 in 49.0 in 15.4 in
Curb Weight 3181 lb. 2441 lb. 740 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 12.7 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 37.4 in 3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 53.2 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.6 in -50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.1 in 43.1 in -3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 0.0 in 39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 0.0 in 55.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.9 in 0.0 in 37.9 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 34.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.9 ft3 5.3 ft3 22.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.9 ft3 5.3 ft3 60.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Taos

2023 Volkswagen Taos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2022 Volkswagen's "bigger for Americans" strategy continues with the Taos. Even though the new crossover is the smallest VW offers in North America, its rear passengers enjoy a seat set comfortably high off the floor and plenty of room for their heads, shoulders, and legs. On their spec sheets the Kia Seltos and Chevrolet TrailBlazer offer more combined legroom, but I observed more space in the VW. The top two trim levels include rear air vents. Why, then, would someone spend a few thousand more for the Tiguan? Perhaps they occasionally need a third-row seat but don't want a crossover the size of the Atlas. The Tiguan's second-row seat isn't quite as roomy as the Taos's, but unlike the latter it can slide and recline. see full Volkswagen Taos review
 

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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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