Kia Optima (2020) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

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2020 Kia Optima and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2020	2011
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 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	91.7 in	18.7 in
Length	191.1 in	157.3 in	33.8 in
Width	73.2 in	67.7 in	5.5 in
Height	57.7 in	49.0 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	3558 lb.	2527 lb.	1031 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	37.4 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	53.2 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	50.6 in	5.4 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	5.3 ft³	10.6 ft³

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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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