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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,920 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 978 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 963 mm | 2 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 470 L | 739 L | -269 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 | 1,546 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 |
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 |