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Kia Sedona (2008) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Sedona and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2008 Kia Sedona and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Kia Sedona Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.8L V6
DOHC-4v
186 kW@6000
343 Nm@3500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
118 kW@6700
190 Nm@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Minivan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,891 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,811 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,984 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,760 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,980 kg 1,153 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 48 L 32 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 950 mm -949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,605 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,504 mm 1,285 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,059 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,659 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,671 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 940 mm 0 mm 940 mm
Headroom, Row 3 925 mm 0 mm 925 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,453 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,252 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 861 mm 0 mm 861 mm
Total Legroom 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 365 L 150 L 215 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,750 L 5.3 -4.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,435 L 5.3 -2.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sedona

2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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