Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.8 in | -1 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 189.0 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.8 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.7 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3856 lb. | -309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.0 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.0 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 41.7 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.5 in | -42.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.6 in | -29.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 45.0 ft3 | -28.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 | -58.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sorento.