Kia Sorento (2016) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2011) Specs

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2016 Kia Sorento and 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2011
Model	Kia Sorento	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	103.9 in	5.5 in
Length	187.4 in	177.4 in	10 in
Width	74.4 in	69.1 in	5.3 in
Height	66.3 in	57.9 in	8.4 in
Curb Weight	3968 lb.	3221 lb.	747 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	38.9 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	54.9 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.0 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.0 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	54.0 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	0.0 in	56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	36.2 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.4 in	0.0 in	41.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	0.0 in	31.7 in
Total Legroom	112.3 in (over 3 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	17.0 ft³	-5.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	17.0	21 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	43.8 ft³	29.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento

2016 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Tilt and telescopic wheel plus the adjustments with the drivers seat had me in a very good/comfortable driving position. Being comfortable allows me to concentrate on the drive ahead instead of being distracted by squirming around in the seat. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room back for 2 full size adults or 3 kids/teenagers. The versatility of the hatch makes it feel like a Mini SUV. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010	4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable and form fitting. My butt and back feel supported. Leg room is great. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat space can be tight see full Mazda Mazda3 review

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