2023 Kia
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2023 Mazda
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 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 | 201 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 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 36.9 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.1 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-9 than in the Kia Niro EV, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Kia Niro EV 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.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Niro EV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-9.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro EV 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 EV, 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 EV has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-9 is clearly the choice over the Kia Niro EV for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Niro EV has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.
Powertrain
The Kia Niro EV 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 EV 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 EV has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-9, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.