| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Forte | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 106.3 in | -15.4 in |
| Length | 154.1 in | 178.3 in | -24.2 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 55.5 in | -6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2445 lb. | 2987 lb. | -542 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.8 in | 38.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.0 in | 53.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -35 in |
| Cargo Volume | 4.5 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
| 2017 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 | ||
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