Kia Sorento (2022) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) Specs

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2022 Kia Sorento and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2022	2007
Model	Kia Sorento	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed automated manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.8 in	91.7 in	19.1 in
Length	189.0 in	157.3 in	31.7 in
Width	74.8 in	67.7 in	7.1 in
Height	66.7 in	49.0 in	17.7 in
Curb Weight	3856 lb.	2441 lb.	1415 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	12.7 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.4 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	53.2 in	5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	50.6 in	4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.1 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	0.0 in	39.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.7 in	0.0 in	41.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.8 in	0.0 in	36.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.5 in	0.0 in	42.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.6 in	0.0 in	29.6 in
Total Legroom	112.7 in (over 3 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	69.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.6 ft³	5.3 ft³	7.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	45.0 ft³	5.3	39.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	75.5 ft³	5.3 ft³	70.2 ft³

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2007 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
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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