Kia Sorento (2017) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2006) Specs

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2017 Kia Sorento and 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2006
Model	Kia Sorento	Mazda Mazda5
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	108.3 in	1.1 in
Length	187.4 in	181.5 in	5.9 in
Width	74.4 in	69.1 in	5.3 in
Height	66.3 in	64.2 in	2.1 in
Curb Weight	3704 lb.	3333 lb.	371 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	40.7 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	55.5 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	52.9 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.4 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	55.6 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	58.3 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	35.2 in	4.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	37.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	49.2 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.4 in	40.9 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	30.7 in	1 in
Total Legroom	112.3 in (over 3 rows)	106.6 in (over 3 rows)	5.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	11.3 ft³	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	44.4 ft³	-6.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	70.9 ft³	2.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Sorento

2017 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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2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

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