Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Kia Amanti | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.2 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 196.0 in | -15.5 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 72.8 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 58.5 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3417 lb. | 3770 lb. | -353 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.1 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 44.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 54.6 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.0 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.5 in | 0.0 in | 30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 15.5 | 28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 55.4 ft3 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |