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2008 Kia Optima and 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda5 | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 108.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 181.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.1 in | 2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 64.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3333 lb. | -154 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.7 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.7 in | -30.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 106.6 in (over 3 rows) | -25.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 44.4 ft3 | -29.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -56.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda5
| 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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