Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.2 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 200.2 in | -21.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 76.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.0 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3443 lb. | 4330 lb. | -887 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.7 in | -58.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 35.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 43.7 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 32.4 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -26.7 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2011 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 |