| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Optima | |
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| 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 | 57.9 in | -8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2447 lb. | 3237 lb. | -790 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 | 57.3 in | -4.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
| 2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.