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2006 Kia Optima and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.2 in | -6.9 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 199.6 in | -13.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 68.1 in | -12.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4312 lb. | -1033 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.8 in | -3.6 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 | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 47.5 ft3 | -33.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -87.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9
| 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 |
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