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2006 Kia Sorento and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.2 in | -6.5 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 199.6 in | -19.8 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 76.2 in | -2.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 68.1 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 4312 lb. | -200 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 59.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 58.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.0 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.8 in | -3.7 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 | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 47.5 ft3 | -16.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -34.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sorento
| 2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento 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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