Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 91.7 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 157.3 in | 14.6 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 67.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 49.0 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 2542 lb. | -139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 50.6 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 0.0 in | 31.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 31.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2013 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 |