Kia Optima (2008) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2021) Specs

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2008 Kia Optima and 2021 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2021
Model	Kia Optima	Mazda CX-9
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	115.3 in	-8.2 in
Length	186.4 in	199.4 in	-13 in
Width	71.1 in	77.5 in	-6.4 in
Height	58.3 in	69.0 in	-10.7 in
Curb Weight	3287 lb.	4225 lb.	-938 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	19.0 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.3 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	57.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	56.7 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	41.0 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.5 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	58.1 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	57.4 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.4 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.1 in	-40.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.7 in	-29.7 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-28.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	14.4 ft³	0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.8	38.2 ft³	-23.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	71.2 ft³	-56.4 ft³

2008 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

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