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2012 Kia Optima and 2010 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 113.2 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 200.2 in | -9.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 76.2 in | -4.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 68.0 in | -10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3206 lb. | 4330 lb. | -1124 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 39.8 in | -5.1 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 | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 48.3 ft3 | -32.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -85.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda CX-9
| 2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). 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 |
| 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 |
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