| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 91.7 in | 11.1 in |
| Length | 176.4 in | 157.3 in | 19.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 49.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 2441 lb. | 260 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 50.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Spectra.
| 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 |