Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 105.3 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 187.8 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 70.1 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 57.3 in | 14 in |
Curb Weight | 4405 lb. | 3706 lb. | 699 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 56.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.7 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.9 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 33.7 | 15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | 37.1 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |