Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 75 kW@6000 133 Nm@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 104 kW@6000 184 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 4,351 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,476 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 58 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,034 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,001 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 945 mm | -61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 668 L | -291 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 1,886 L | 764 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 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 |