Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 98.0 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 155.5 in | 30.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 2306 lb. | 836 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.8 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 50.9 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 46.8 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.8 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -12.2 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |