| Model Year | 2020 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia EV6 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 114.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 184.3 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 74.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 60.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4225 lb. | 3984 lb. | 241 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 19 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 55.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 0.0 in | 40.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.7 in | 0.0 in | 29.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 28.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.2 ft3 | 24.4 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.2 ft3 | 50.2 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-9.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia EV6.