Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.0 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 190.7 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 57.3 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3496 lb. | 3206 lb. | 290 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.2 in | 0.8 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 |
2010 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.