Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,123 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 62 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 942 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 983 mm | -193 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 388 L | 419 L | -31 L |
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 |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |