Hyundai Sonata (2007) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

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2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2007	2011
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	91.7 in	15.7 in
Length	188.9 in	157.3 in	31.6 in
Width	72.1 in	67.7 in	4.4 in
Height	58.0 in	49.0 in	9 in
Curb Weight	3458 lb.	2527 lb.	931 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	12.7 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	37.4 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	53.2 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	50.6 in	4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	43.1 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	38 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	5.3 ft³	11 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata 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
Year	Comment
	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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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