Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 115.3 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 199.4 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 77.5 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 69.0 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 4054 lb. | -897 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.6 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 | 15.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 38.2 ft3 | -23.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -56.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-9.