Mazda Mazda6 (2011) vs. Kia Sportage (2014) Specs

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2011 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Kia Sportage
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	103.9 in	5.9 in
Length	193.7 in	174.8 in	18.9 in
Width	72.4 in	73.0 in	-0.6 in
Height	57.9 in	64.4 in	-6.5 in
Curb Weight	3547 lb.	3433 lb.	114 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.1 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	56.7 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	53.7 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.4 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.5 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.1 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	49.1 in	6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.9 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.6 ft³	26.1 ft³	-9.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.6 ft³	54.6 ft³	-38 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

2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV	Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review

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