Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Hyundai Kona
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	102.4 in	-10.7 in
Length	157.3 in	164.0 in	-6.7 in
Width	67.7 in	70.9 in	-3.2 in
Height	49.0 in	61.0 in	-12 in
Curb Weight	2527 lb.	3256 lb.	-729 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.6 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.5 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	53.3 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.5 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	-33 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	19.2 ft³	-13.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	45.8 ft³	-40.5 ft³

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2005	2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

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