Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 180.5 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 68.9 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.6 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3457 lb. | 655 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 55.5 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.7 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.5 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 57.8 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.4 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 44.4 ft3 | -13 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |