Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Kia Sedona (2006) Specs

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2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Kia Sedona Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Mazda CX-9	Kia Sedona
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	118.9 in	-5.7 in
Length	199.6 in	202.0 in	-2.4 in
Width	76.2 in	78.3 in	-2.1 in
Height	68.1 in	69.3 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	4312 lb.	4387 lb.	-75 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	21.1 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.9 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	63.2 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	59.2 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.7 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	65.3 in	-6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	65.9 in	-9.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	40.9 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	38.3 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.9 in	60.5 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.7 in	50.1 in	-6.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	34.0 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	116.6 in (over 3 rows)	-3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	32.2 ft³	-15 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	80.1 ft³	-32.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	141.5 ft³	-40.8 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sedona

2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review

2006 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review

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