Model Year | 2022 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Seltos | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 179.3 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.4 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 65.7 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3456 lb. | 3589 lb. | -133 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.7 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.6 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.8 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2022 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Seltos.
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |