2024 Kia
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2023 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 199.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 77.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Mazda CX-9.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento and the Mazda CX-9.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sorento will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-9.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento 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 Sorento, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Sorento will do just as well as the Mazda CX-9, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Sorento and the Mazda CX-9 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sorento and the Mazda CX-9.
The Kia Sorento has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-9.