Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 117 kW@6000 221 Nm@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,046 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,126 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 43 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 790 mm | -789 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) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 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 | 1,405 L | 1 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 2012 Kia Rio.