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2009 Kia Sedona and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sedona | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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 Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,875 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,131 mm | 5,070 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,989 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,956 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 76 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 899 mm | 74 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,537 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,273 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 823 mm | 41 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 487 L | 425 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 1,345 L | 1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 2,852 L | 2 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Sedona
| 2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9
| 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 |
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