Mazda MX-5 Miata (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2013 Kia Forte specs.
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
Model Year |
2009 |
2013 |
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Model |
Mazda MX-5 Miata |
Kia Forte |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
2dr Convertible |
2dr Coupe |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,329 mm |
2,649 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
3,995 mm |
4,481 mm |
-1 mm |
Width |
1,720 mm |
1,765 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,245 mm |
1,400 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,107 kg |
1,242 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
48 L |
52 L |
-4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
950 mm |
983 mm |
-33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,351 mm |
1,415 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,285 mm |
1,354 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,095 mm |
1,107 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
0 mm |
897 mm |
-897 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
0 mm |
1,334 mm |
-1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0 mm |
1,311 mm |
-1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
0 mm |
861 mm |
-861 mm |
Total Legroom |
1,095 mm (over 1 row) |
1,969 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
Cargo Volume |
150 L |
357 L |
-207 L |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
2014 |
People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults.
Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees.
Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style.
see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
2014 |
4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price.
see full Kia Forte review |
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