Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 91.7 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 157.3 in | 21.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 49.0 in | 18.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 2527 lb. | 916 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 37.4 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 50.6 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 0.0 in | 41.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 67.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 5.3 | 26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 68.7 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2009 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 |
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |