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Kia Optima (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Kia Optima and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2012 Kia Optima and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Kia Optima Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 90.9 in 19.1 in
Length 190.7 in 154.1 in 36.6 in
Width 72.1 in 68.3 in 3.8 in
Height 57.3 in 49.0 in 8.3 in
Curb Weight 3206 lb. 2445 lb. 761 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 11.9 gal. 6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 36.8 in 3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 52.2 in 5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 52.0 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 43.1 in 2.4 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 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 0.0 in 34.7 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 37.1 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 4.5 ft3 10.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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