Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 111.4 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 191.5 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 72.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2767 lb. | 3250 lb. | -483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 56.1 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.1 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.7 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
2016 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |