Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
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 | 118.9 in | 113.2 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 200.6 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 76.2 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 68.0 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4317 lb. | 70 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 59.4 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 56.5 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.9 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 58.7 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 56.0 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 35.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 56.9 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 43.7 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 32.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | 31.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 40.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.