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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) vs. Kia Rio (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2016 Kia Rio specs.

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2016 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2006 2016  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Kia Rio  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 101.2 in -9.5 in
Length 157.3 in 172.0 in -14.7 in
Width 67.7 in 67.7 in 0 in
Height 49.0 in 57.3 in -8.3 in
Curb Weight 2441 lb. 2729 lb. -288 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 11.4 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 40.0 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 53.1 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 52.1 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.8 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.6 in -37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.1 in -52.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.2 in -51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 31.1 in -31.1 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) -31.8 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 13.7 ft3 -8.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review
 
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