Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
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. | 2542 lb. | 901 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 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.