Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.0 in | 91.7 in | 20.3 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 157.3 in | 38.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.7 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 49.0 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 2447 lb. | 1221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 50.6 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 43.1 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 39.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
2015 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Cadenza.
2015 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 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.