Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 98.0 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 155.5 in | 15.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 58.1 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2306 lb. | 948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 50.9 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.0 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 46.8 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.8 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |