Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.9 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 174.8 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.0 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 64.4 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 3433 lb. | 879 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.1 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 49.1 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 26.1 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 46.1 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |