Kia Seltos (2021) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2009) Specs

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2021 Kia Seltos and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2021	2009
Model	Kia Seltos	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	113.2 in	-9.7 in
Length	172.0 in	199.6 in	-27.6 in
Width	70.9 in	76.2 in	-5.3 in
Height	63.6 in	68.1 in	-4.5 in
Curb Weight	3456 lb.	4528 lb.	-1072 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	20.1 gal.	-6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	59.4 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.5 in	56.5 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	58.7 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	56.0 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.8 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.9 in	-56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.7 in	-43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.6 ft³	17.2 ft³	9.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	26.6	47.5 ft³	-20.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.8 ft³	100.7 ft³	-37.9 ft³

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos.

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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