Mazda MX-5 Miata (2015) vs. Kia Cadenza (2017) Specs

vs.

◆

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2017 Kia Cadenza Specifications

Model Year	2015	2017
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Kia Cadenza
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	112.4 in	-20.7 in
Length	157.3 in	195.7 in	-38.4 in
Width	67.7 in	73.6 in	-5.9 in
Height	49.0 in	57.9 in	-8.9 in
Curb Weight	2447 lb.	3633 lb.	-1186 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	40.2 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	58.3 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	56.5 in	-5.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	45.5 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	-39.6 in
Cargo Volume	5.3 ft³	16.0 ft³	-10.7 ft³

Return to top

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Be the first!

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Cadenza

2017 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Cadenza

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Cadenza.

Be the first!

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles and Coupes.

See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.