Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,684 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,699 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,766 kg | 2,054 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,006 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 986 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,011 mm | 954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 899 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 823 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 487 L | -229 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,045 L | 1,345 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
2015 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento.
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 |