Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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 Minivan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 91.7 in | 22.1 in |
Length | 189.4 in | 157.3 in | 32.1 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 67.7 in | 10.4 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 49.0 in | 20.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1838 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 37.4 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 53.2 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 50.6 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 0.0 in | 65.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.8 in | 0.0 in | 65.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 69.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 61.8 ft3 | 5.3 | 56.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 121.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 116 ft3 |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |
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 |