Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 109.4 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 187.4 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 74.4 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 66.3 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 4004 lb. | 524 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 36.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 52.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 41.4 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 31.7 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 38.0 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 27.7 ft3 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sorento.