Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 103.5 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 171.3 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 66.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3404 lb. | 3230 lb. | 174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.6 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.2 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.7 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.5 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Sportage.