Kia Optima (2012) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2016) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2016 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Kia Optima	Mazda CX-5
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	106.3 in	3.7 in
Length	190.7 in	179.3 in	11.4 in
Width	72.1 in	72.4 in	-0.3 in
Height	57.3 in	65.7 in	-8.4 in
Curb Weight	3206 lb.	3212 lb.	-6 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.8 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	57.5 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.2 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.0 in	4.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.0 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	55.5 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	53.7 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	39.3 in	-4.6 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	34.1 ft³	-18.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	64.8 ft³	-49.4 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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