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2006 Kia Optima and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | -5.1 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 191.5 in | -5.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 3250 lb. | 29 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.7 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
| 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
| 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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