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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 | 2,700 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,956 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 76 L | -11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,006 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 986 mm | -31 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 1,011 mm | 918 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 487 L | -102 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 1,345 L | 12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,852 L | 11.6 |
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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