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Kia Sorento (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Kia Sorento and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2011 Kia Sorento and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model Kia Sorento Mazda Mazda6  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,830 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 4,864 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Height 1,709 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,635 kg 1,442 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 62 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 975 mm 21 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 942 mm 54 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 983 mm -28 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) 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 258 L 419 L -161 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,048 L 14.8 -13.8 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,053 L 14.8 -12.8 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Sorento

2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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