Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda3 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,356 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 993 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 978 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 963 mm | -54 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 572 L | 739 L | -167 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,334 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |