Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 106.7 in | -15 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 179.8 in | -22.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.3 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 68.1 in | -19.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4112 lb. | -1671 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.7 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.9 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.3 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -61.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |