Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
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 | 2,710 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,859 kg | 1,153 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 48 L | 32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 898 L | 150 L | 748 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,880 L | 5.3 | -4.3 L |
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 |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2013 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 |