Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
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 | 2447 lb. | 3585 lb. | -1138 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
2015 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 |