Kia Optima (2018) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) Specs

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2018 Kia Optima and 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2018	2016
Model	Kia Optima	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	90.9 in	19.5 in
Length	191.1 in	154.1 in	37 in
Width	73.2 in	68.3 in	4.9 in
Height	57.7 in	48.6 in	9.1 in
Curb Weight	3494 lb.	2381 lb.	1113 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	11.9 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	37.4 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	52.2 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	52.0 in	4 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	56.4 in	0.0 in	56.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	0.0 in	35.6 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	38 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	4.6 ft³	11.3 ft³

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2016 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

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