Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.0 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 190.7 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 57.9 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3468 lb. | 242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.7 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 43.2 ft3 |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.