Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 180.3 in | 8.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3001 lb. | 293 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.2 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.5 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.8 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda Mazda3.