Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 82 kW@6000 145 Nm@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 117 kW@6000 221 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,016 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,123 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 60 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,001 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 1,001 mm | 870 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 320 L | 127 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,257 L | 14.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,405 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
2009 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |