Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 109.4 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 187.4 in | -30.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 74.4 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 66.3 in | -17.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4101 lb. | -1660 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.1 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 56.7 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.3 in | -39.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -69.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 38.0 ft3 | -32.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -67.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sorento.