| Model Year | 2022 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 110.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 191.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 73.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 57.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4409 lb. | 3494 lb. | 915 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 45.5 in | -4.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 56.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.6 in | 3.8 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.2 ft3 | 15.9 | 22.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mazda CX-9.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Optima.