Kia Rio (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Rio and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs .
2008 Kia Rio and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
Model Year
2008
2011
Model
Kia Rio
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body
4dr Sedan
2dr Convertible
Difference
Wheelbase
2,499 mm
2,329 mm
0 mm
Length
4,239 mm
3,995 mm
1 mm
Width
1,694 mm
1,720 mm
0 mm
Height
1,471 mm
1,245 mm
0 mm
Curb Weight
1,073 kg
1,107 kg
0 kg
Fuel Capacity
45 L
48 L
-3 L
Headroom, Row 1
1,006 mm
950 mm
-949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1
1,359 mm
1,351 mm
0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1
1,290 mm
1,285 mm
0 mm
Legroom, Row 1
1,087 mm
1,095 mm
0 mm
Headroom, Row 2
960 mm
0 mm
960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2
1,349 mm
0 mm
1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2
1,270 mm
0 mm
1 mm
Legroom, Row 2
871 mm
0 mm
871 mm
Total Legroom
1,958 mm (over 2 rows)
1,095 mm (over 1 row)
0 mm
Cargo Volume
337 L
150 L
187 L
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Rio
2008
4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
good leg room, seats are comfortable
see full Kia Rio review
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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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