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2014 Kia Optima and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 105.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 186.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.1 in | 2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3347 lb. | 121 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.7 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 36.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
| 2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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