Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-3 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.1 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 168.3 in | 186.4 in | -18.1 in |
Width | 69.6 in | 71.1 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 58.3 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2809 lb. | 3179 lb. | -370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.1 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 54.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.7 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 56.3 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 54.7 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.8 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 29.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-3.
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |