Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 91.7 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 157.3 in | 28.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 67.7 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 49.0 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 2441 lb. | 840 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.6 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 36.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |