| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 113.2 in | -10.4 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 200.6 in | -29.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 76.2 in | -7.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 68.0 in | -10.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4317 lb. | -1473 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.4 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 56.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.7 in | -4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.8 in | -4.4 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 48.3 ft3 | -30 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -47.9 ft3 |
| 2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.