Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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 | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.2 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 200.2 in | -19.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 76.2 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4546 lb. | -463 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 | 39.0 in | 0.5 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 | 31.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 48.3 ft3 | -16.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -34.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
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 |