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2018 Kia Cadenza and 2008 Mazda CX-7 Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Cadenza | Mazda CX-7 | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 343 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 182 kW@5000 350 Nm@2500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,971 mm | 4,674 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,648 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 69 L | 1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 998 mm | -35 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 925 mm | 20 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 847 L | -394 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 1,659 L | 15 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza
| 2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-7
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
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