Model Year | 2023 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-50 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 107.1 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 186.4 in | -0.6 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 71.1 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 58.3 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3907 lb. | 3287 lb. | 620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.7 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 41.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda CX-50.
2008 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 |