Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,684 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,699 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,688 kg | 1,336 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 50 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 980 mm | 16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 955 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 909 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 572 L | -314 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,045 L | 20.2 | -19.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 1,334 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sorento.
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.