Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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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 | 108.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 184.0 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.7 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 64.8 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3710 lb. | -423 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.8 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -43.8 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 |
2009 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 |