Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 62 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 0 mm | 942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 775 mm | 0 mm | 775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 425 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 15.0 | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 15.0 | -13 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.