2025 Kia
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2023 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 53 MPG | 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 45 - 54 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 174.0 in | 199.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 77.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Kia Niro offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-9.
The Kia Niro offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-9, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Niro as you will with the Mazda CX-9, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Kia Niro is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-9, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Niro, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.
Handling
The Kia Niro has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-9, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.
Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-9, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Niro has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Niro has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-9, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.