Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 186.4 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 71.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 58.3 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 3179 lb. | 278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.7 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 54.7 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 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 | 14.8 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 14.8 | 29.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda5.
2008 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 |