Kia Rio (2015) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2020) Specs

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2015 Kia Rio and 2020 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2020
Model	Kia Rio	Mazda CX-5
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	106.2 in	-5 in
Length	159.3 in	179.1 in	-19.8 in
Width	67.7 in	72.5 in	-4.8 in
Height	57.3 in	65.3 in	-8 in
Curb Weight	2410 lb.	3825 lb.	-1415 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.4 gal.	14.8 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.1 in	57.1 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.1 in	55.2 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	41.0 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.0 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.1 in	54.8 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.2 in	55.3 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.1 in	39.6 in	-8.5 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	-5.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	30.9 ft³	-15.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	49.6 ft³	59.6 ft³	-10 ft³

2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review

2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-5.

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