| Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
| Model | Kia Borrego | Mazda CX-3 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 101.2 in | 12.8 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 168.3 in | 23.8 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 69.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 60.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 2809 lb. | 1439 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 53.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 50.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 12.4 | 36.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda CX-3.