Kia Sorento (2016) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2009) Specs

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2016 Kia Sorento and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Kia Sorento	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	113.2 in	-3.8 in
Length	187.4 in	199.6 in	-12.2 in
Width	74.4 in	76.2 in	-1.8 in
Height	66.3 in	68.1 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	4004 lb.	4528 lb.	-524 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	20.1 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	39.6 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	59.4 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	56.5 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.9 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	58.7 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	56.0 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.8 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	35.4 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	56.9 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.4 in	43.7 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	32.4 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	112.3 in (over 3 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	17.2 ft³	-5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	47.5 ft³	-9.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	100.7 ft³	-27.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento

2016 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

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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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