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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Kia Optima Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.1 in 109.8 in -2.7 in
Length 186.4 in 193.7 in -7.3 in
Width 71.1 in 72.4 in -1.3 in
Height 58.3 in 57.9 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3142 lb. 3258 lb. -116 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 57.3 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 55.1 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 42.5 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.3 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 56.5 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in 55.9 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.0 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 1 in
Cargo Volume 14.8 ft3 16.6 ft3 -1.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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