Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 120 kW@5800 221 Nm@4250 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 117 kW@6000 221 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 60 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,001 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,001 mm | 959 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 320 L | 99 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,257 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 2,008 L | 12.8 |
2007 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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |