Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
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 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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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 | 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 | 3197 lb. | 4225 lb. | -1028 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 2020 Mazda CX-9.