Mazda MX-5 Miata (2007) vs. Kia Optima (2011) Specs

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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2011 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2007	2011
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Kia Optima
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	110.0 in	-18.3 in
Length	157.3 in	190.7 in	-33.4 in
Width	67.7 in	72.1 in	-4.4 in
Height	49.0 in	57.3 in	-8.3 in
Curb Weight	2441 lb.	3385 lb.	-944 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	40.0 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	57.2 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	54.7 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	45.5 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.6 in	-37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.7 in	-55.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	34.7 in	-34.7 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-37.1 in
Cargo Volume	5.3 ft³	15.4 ft³	-10.1 ft³

2007 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
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

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