| Model Year | 2024 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia EV6 | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 113.2 in | 1 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 199.6 in | -15.3 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 76.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 68.1 in | -7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3984 lb. | 4312 lb. | -328 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -20.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 58.7 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 56.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 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 | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.4 | 47.5 ft3 | -23.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.2 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -50.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Kia EV6.
| 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 |