Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6000 362 Nm@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,879 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,915 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,811 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,927 kg | 2,054 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 76 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,529 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 986 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 1,011 mm | 949 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 899 mm | 66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,415 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,140 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 836 mm | 823 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 487 L | -136 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,396 L | 1,345 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,764 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
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 |
2008 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 FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |