Model Year | 2013 | 2023 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 108.5 in | -16.8 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 183.5 in | -26.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.4 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 65.4 in | -16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2542 lb. | 3543 lb. | -1001 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 14.3 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.5 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.8 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -39.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -34.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | -68.8 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.