Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 91.7 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 157.3 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 67.7 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 49.0 in | 15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3311 lb. | 2447 lb. | 864 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.2 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 50.6 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata.