Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 109.8 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 193.7 in | -21.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 72.4 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 3258 lb. | -855 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.3 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 55.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.5 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 56.5 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.9 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 38.0 in | -6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -2.9 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |