| Model Year | 2019 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-3 | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
| Length | 168.3 in | 185.8 in | -17.5 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 71.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 55.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2809 lb. | 3279 lb. | -470 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.9 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 55.7 in | -5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 54.4 in | -5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mazda CX-3.
| 2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |