Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 113.2 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 200.2 in | -28.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.2 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 68.0 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4546 lb. | -1019 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 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 | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 48.3 ft3 | -24.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -34.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Sportage.
2011 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 |