| Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Kia Telluride | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 114.2 in | -22.5 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 196.9 in | -39.6 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 78.3 in | -10.6 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 68.9 in | -19.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 4277 lb. | -1836 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.9 in | -3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 61.6 in | -8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 58.9 in | -8.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.2 in | -40.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.4 in | -31.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 115.2 in (over 3 rows) | -72.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.3 | 46.0 ft3 | -40.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -81.7 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 |
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