Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.2 in | 12 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 159.3 in | 40.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 67.7 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 57.3 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1920 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.1 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 52.1 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.8 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.1 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 51.2 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 31.1 in | 8.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 15.0 | 33.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 51.1 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Rio.