Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.5 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 171.3 in | -15.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.7 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3254 lb. | -948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.7 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.6 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 54.6 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 37.2 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -39.6 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |