Kia Optima (2006) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2012) Specs

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2006 Kia Optima and 2012 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Kia Optima	Mazda CX-7
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	108.3 in	-2 in
Length	185.8 in	184.3 in	1.5 in
Width	71.5 in	73.7 in	-2.2 in
Height	55.5 in	64.8 in	-9.3 in
Curb Weight	3279 lb.	3787 lb.	-508 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	16.4 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	58.0 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	54.8 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	41.7 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.3 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	55.8 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	53.0 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	36.4 in	-0.2 in
Total Legroom	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	29.9 ft³	-16.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.6 ft³	58.6 ft³	-45 ft³

2006 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

2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review

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