Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 105.3 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 186.8 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 3287 lb. | -884 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 54.7 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.1 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.5 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -1.5 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 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |