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2011 Kia Optima and 2009 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda5 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 4,610 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,454 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,001 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 894 mm | -13 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,250 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 780 mm | -780 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 320 L | 116 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 1,257 L | 14.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 2,008 L | 13.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda Mazda5
| 2009 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
6-passenger seating adequate for older teens, stows away for hauling capacity. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
2nd-row seat slide fore/aft and recline. Ample room even for larger passengers to be comfortable on long trips. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
CAN SEAT 6 PEOPLE see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too small for a road trip with 6 grown men. The 2nd row is tight but not uncomfortable for me (6 ft tall). The 3rd row is for children or pets only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not great support in either the seat cushion or back. However, driving position is fine. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
LAST ROW TOO SMALL FOR ADULTS see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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