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2018 Kia Cadenza and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Cadenza | Mazda Mazda5 | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,971 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,648 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 1,001 mm | 962 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,001 mm | 944 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 320 L | 133 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 1,257 L | 15 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 2,008 L | 14 |
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 2015 Mazda Mazda5
| 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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