Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 91.7 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 157.3 in | 19.9 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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
2008 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 |