Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |