Model Year | 2014 | 2022 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Kia Seltos | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,615 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,400 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 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) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 753 L | -433 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 26.6 | -25.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 1,778 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 |
2022 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Seltos.