Model Year | 2011 | 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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,440 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,062 kg | 1,626 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 978 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 739 L | -252 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 26.1 | -25.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
2011 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 |
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 |