Kia Optima (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2019) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2012	2019
Model	Kia Optima	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,794 mm	2,309 mm	0 mm
Length	4,844 mm	3,914 mm	1 mm
Width	1,831 mm	1,735 mm	0 mm
Height	1,455 mm	1,245 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,535 kg	1,135 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	45 L	25 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	935 mm	-934 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,453 mm	1,326 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	1,321 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,156 mm	1,095 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	0 mm	955 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,415 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	881 mm	0 mm	881 mm
Total Legroom	2,037 mm (over 2 rows)	1,095 mm (over 1 row)	1 mm
Cargo Volume	436 L	127 L	309 L

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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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