Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 103.9 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 174.8 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.0 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 64.4 in | -15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3466 lb. | -1025 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.7 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.7 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -49.3 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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |