Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,001 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 947 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 965 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 470 L | 269 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 16.6 | -15.6 L |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |