Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Sedona | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 118.9 in | -27.2 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 202.0 in | -44.7 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.3 in | -10.6 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 69.3 in | -20.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1946 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 | 65.9 in | -65.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -73.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -26.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 80.1 ft3 | -74.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -136.2 ft3 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 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 |