Auto Express MX-5 vs. GT86 Track Battle

[jvincent]

Well with the top down the Miata has infinitely more headroom.

I find the legroom hard to believe. I like to drive far back and the FRS is the first car I have driven where with the driver's seat all the way back I can't really get at the pedals. I was quite surprised.

[cf6mech]

Originally Posted by totopo

Doesn't the miata have 1" more legroom and half an inch more headroom than the brz?

I shopped the MX5/Miata, the FRS/BRZ, and the car I really wanted, a Lotus Elise or Exige for a track toy,..the twins got the nod to fit my large frame. Dont know how anyone over 6'2'' could drive a Miata comfortable .

[jmark]

Originally Posted by totopo

Doesn't the miata have 1" more legroom and half an inch more headroom than the brz?

No. I have sat in both recently and driven both. I am 6'-2" 196 lbs. I know Mazda lists the legroom to be more than the BRZ. No way. The BRZ has the perfect sitting position for me. I even have to pull the seat up a bit. The ND Miata is as far back and tilted for me to fit. The telescoping wheel helps the BRZ too. The ND wheel only raises and lowers. The BRZ Limited seats are superb. The ND Club cloth seats are very tight at my shoulders. Gearbox is better in the ND but the BRZ is still good. Steering feel goes to the BRZ. As a daily driver the BRZ will be better. YMMV

[fatoni]

i drive miatas comfortably well the new ones and an na either without shoes or with a racing seat. the new ones are actually really nice. and by really nice i mean acceptable.