Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Mazda CX-7	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	107.1 in	1.2 in
Length	184.3 in	186.4 in	-2.1 in
Width	73.7 in	71.1 in	2.6 in
Height	64.8 in	58.3 in	6.5 in
Curb Weight	3787 lb.	3287 lb.	500 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	17.0 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	57.1 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.5 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	43.7 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.0 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	56.3 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.7 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.8 in	-1.4 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	14.8 ft³	43.8 ft³

2012 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

2008 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

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