| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Optima | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 110.0 in | -19.1 in |
| Length | 154.1 in | 190.7 in | -36.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.1 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 57.3 in | -8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2445 lb. | 3206 lb. | -761 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.8 in | 40.0 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 57.2 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.0 in | 54.7 in | -2.7 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 | 4.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -10.9 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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