Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Niro | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,356 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,956 kg | 1,409 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 45 L | 31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 993 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 950 mm | -949 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) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 549 L | -62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 19.4 | -18.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 1,543 L | 1 L |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro.