Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,567 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,245 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,107 kg | 1,865 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 80 L | -32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,008 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,003 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,483 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,473 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 917 mm | -917 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 150 L | 889 L | -739 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 | 1,880 L | 4.3 |
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 |