Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.2 in | -3 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 200.2 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.0 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4330 lb. | -560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 40.9 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.8 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 48.3 ft3 | -32.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -85.2 ft3 |
2007 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |
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 |