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

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

2013 Kia Sorento and 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2013 2013  
Model Kia Sorento Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
125 kW@7000
190 Nm@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,709 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,715 kg 1,110 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 48 L 27 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 950 mm 46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,285 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 0 mm 996 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 0 mm 955 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 0 mm 932 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,367 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,128 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 258 L 150 L 108 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,048 L 5.3 -4.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,053 L 5.3 -3.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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
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
 

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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