Model Year | 2021 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 113.2 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 201.4 in | 200.2 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 76.2 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 68.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4411 lb. | 4330 lb. | 81 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.9 in | 59.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.5 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 58.7 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.8 in | 56.0 in | 9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 35.4 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.4 in | 56.9 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.0 in | 43.7 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 32.4 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.4 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 142.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Sedona.
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 |