Hyundai Kona (2019) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) Specs

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2019 Hyundai Kona and 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2019	2016
Model	Hyundai Kona	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	90.9 in	11.5 in
Length	164.0 in	154.1 in	9.9 in
Width	70.9 in	68.3 in	2.6 in
Height	61.0 in	48.6 in	12.4 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	2381 lb.	662 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	11.9 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	37.4 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	52.2 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	52.0 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	43.1 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	0.0 in	52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	0.0 in	34.6 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	33 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	4.6 ft³	14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	4.6 ft³	41.2 ft³

2019 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Kona.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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