Kia Optima (2008) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2012) Specs

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2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
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
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,720 mm	2,751 mm	0 mm
Length	4,735 mm	4,681 mm	0 mm
Width	1,806 mm	1,872 mm	0 mm
Height	1,481 mm	1,646 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,491 kg	1,718 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	64 L	62 L	2 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,011 mm	1,008 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,450 mm	1,473 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,384 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,110 mm	1,059 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	965 mm	998 mm	-33 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,430 mm	1,417 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,389 mm	1,346 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	960 mm	925 mm	35 mm
Total Legroom	2,070 mm (over 2 rows)	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	419 L	847 L	-428 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8	1,659 L	13.8

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

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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