Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6250 365 Nm@4250 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,003 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 917 mm | 48 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 898 L | -428 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 1,880 L | 15.6 |
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 |
2007 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |