Kia Sorento (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) Specs

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2012 Kia Sorento and 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Kia Sorento	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	90.9 in	15.4 in
Length	183.9 in	154.1 in	29.8 in
Width	74.2 in	68.3 in	5.9 in
Height	67.3 in	48.6 in	18.7 in
Curb Weight	3781 lb.	2381 lb.	1400 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	11.9 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	37.4 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	52.2 in	7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	52.0 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.1 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	0.0 in	39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	0.0 in	58.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.7 in	0.0 in	36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.4 in	0.0 in	44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.3 in	0.0 in	31.3 in
Total Legroom	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	67.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.1 ft³	4.6 ft³	4.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.0 ft³	4.6	32.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.5 ft³	4.6 ft³	67.9 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Sorento

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review

2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2016 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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