Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.5 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 171.3 in | 28.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.9 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 66.7 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 3527 lb. | 1019 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.6 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 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 | 23.6 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 23.6 | 24.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 34.1 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 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |