Kia Optima (2020) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2012) Specs

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2020 Kia Optima and 2012 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Kia Optima	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	113.2 in	-2.8 in
Length	191.1 in	200.2 in	-9.1 in
Width	73.2 in	76.2 in	-3 in
Height	57.7 in	68.0 in	-10.3 in
Curb Weight	3558 lb.	4330 lb.	-772 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	20.1 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	59.4 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	56.5 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	40.9 in	4.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	58.7 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.0 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	39.8 in	-4.2 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	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	17.2 ft³	-1.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.9	48.3 ft³	-32.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	100.7 ft³	-84.8 ft³

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2012 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

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