Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,341 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 52 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 975 mm | 16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 889 mm | -888 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) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 549 L | -62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 19.4 | -18.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 0 L | 2 L |
2012 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 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |