Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 163 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 91.7 in | 15.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 157.3 in | 29.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 67.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 49.0 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 2527 lb. | 760 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.2 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 50.6 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 38.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |