Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 197 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,978 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 62 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,130 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 942 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 983 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 439 L | 419 L | 20 L |
2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |