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Mazda Mazda3 (2011) vs. Kia Sportage (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 and 2008 Kia Sportage specs.

2011 Mazda Mazda3 and 2008 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Kia Sportage  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,629 mm 0 mm
Length 4,506 mm 4,351 mm 0 mm
Width 1,755 mm 1,801 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,694 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,363 kg 1,465 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 58 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 988 mm 1,034 mm 987 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,394 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,387 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 1,001 mm 964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,372 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,387 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 945 mm -26 mm
Total Legroom 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 481 L 668 L -187 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,240 L 1,886 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda3

2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Tilt and telescopic wheel plus the adjustments with the drivers seat had me in a very good/comfortable driving position. Being comfortable allows me to concentrate on the drive ahead instead of being distracted by squirming around in the seat. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room back for 2 full size adults or 3 kids/teenagers. The versatility of the hatch makes it feel like a Mini SUV. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable and form fitting. My butt and back feel supported. Leg room is great. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat space can be tight see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage

2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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