Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 180.3 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3100 lb. | 394 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.2 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.4 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.