Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 98.0 in | 20.9 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 155.5 in | 46.5 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 66.7 in | 11.6 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 58.1 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 2306 lb. | 2081 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 52.8 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 50.9 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 51.2 in | 14.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 46.8 in | 19.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.8 in | 6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 0.0 in | 60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 13.3 | 66.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 114.5 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |