Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Sedona | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 113.8 in | -22.1 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 189.4 in | -32.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.1 in | -10.4 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 69.3 in | -20.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4365 lb. | -1924 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.9 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 63.2 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 59.2 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.3 in | -65.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 65.8 in | -65.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -69.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 61.8 ft3 | -56.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 121.3 ft3 | -116 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 |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |