Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,989 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,478 kg | 1,990 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,011 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,039 mm | 964 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,537 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,273 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 864 mm | -864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 912 L | -442 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 2,268 L | 14.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 4,007 L | 12.6 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |