Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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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 | 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 |
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 |
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 |