Mazda CX-9 (2010) vs. Kia Seltos (2021) Specs

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2010 Mazda CX-9 and 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications

Model Year	2010	2021
Model	Mazda CX-9	Kia Seltos
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	103.5 in	9.7 in
Length	200.2 in	172.0 in	28.2 in
Width	76.2 in	70.9 in	5.3 in
Height	68.0 in	63.6 in	4.4 in
Curb Weight	4546 lb.	3456 lb.	1090 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	55.5 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	53.5 in	3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.4 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	54.7 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	52.8 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.0 in	1.8 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)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	26.6 ft³	-9.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.3 ft³	26.6	21.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	62.8 ft³	37.9 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

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

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