Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 184.3 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.7 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 64.8 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4001 lb. | 82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 58.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.8 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.8 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.0 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |