Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 110.4 in | -18.7 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 191.1 in | -33.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.2 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 57.7 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3219 lb. | -778 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.1 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 56.0 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 45.5 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -38 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -10.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.