Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda CX-3 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.2 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 168.3 in | 18.1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.6 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 60.7 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 2809 lb. | 370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 50.4 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.0 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.0 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | -29.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda CX-3.