Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 4,854 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,465 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 70 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,011 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 960 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 904 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 450 L | -73 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 15.9 | 749.1 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Optima.