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Kia Optima (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Kia Optima and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2012 Kia Optima and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Kia Optima Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 111.4 in -1.4 in
Length 190.7 in 191.5 in -0.8 in
Width 72.1 in 72.4 in -0.3 in
Height 57.3 in 57.1 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 3206 lb. 3179 lb. 27 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.4 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.4 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 57.1 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 56.1 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 42.2 in 3.3 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 54.5 in 56.1 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 38.7 in -4 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 80.9 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 14.8 ft3 0.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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