Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,016 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,106 kg | 1,956 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 76 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 986 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 1,011 mm | 870 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 487 L | -40 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 1,345 L | 14.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,405 L | 2,852 L | -1 L |
2009 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |