Model Year | 2020 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 106.3 in | 1 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 185.8 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 55.5 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3071 lb. | 3279 lb. | -208 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.8 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.7 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.9 in | 54.4 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.2 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda Mazda3.
2006 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 |