Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 4,978 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,710 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 70 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 975 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 940 mm | -56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 439 L | -62 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 15.5 | 749.5 L |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |