Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 183.9 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 74.2 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 67.3 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 3605 lb. | -148 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.3 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.7 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 55.9 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 36.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 53.8 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 44.4 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.5 in | 31.3 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |