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2008 Kia Sorento and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 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 | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 91.7 in | 15 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 157.3 in | 23.4 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 67.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 49.0 in | 19.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4098 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1571 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 53.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 50.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 26.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 61.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sorento
| 2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 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 |
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