Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,641 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 53 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 953 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 907 mm | -906 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 433 L | 54 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 15.3 | -14.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 15.3 | -13.3 L |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |
2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
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