Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 120.5 in | -7.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 201.4 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.1 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 68.5 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4414 lb. | -84 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 63.9 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 59.3 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 63.1 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 65.8 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.9 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 59.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 50.0 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 34.8 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 78.4 ft3 | -30.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -41.3 ft3 |
2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Sedona.