Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.7 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 179.8 in | 20.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.3 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 68.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4112 lb. | 218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.3 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.1 in | 3.7 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) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 31.4 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |