Volkswagen Touareg (2011) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2007) Specs

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 2007 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2007
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Mazda CX-9
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.9 in	113.2 in	0.7 in
Length	188.8 in	199.6 in	-10.8 in
Width	76.4 in	76.2 in	0.2 in
Height	68.2 in	68.1 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	4711 lb.	4528 lb.	183 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	20.1 gal.	2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.8 in	59.4 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	58.7 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	39.8 in	-4.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.9 in	-56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.7 in	-43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-36.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.1 ft³	17.2 ft³	14.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.1	47.5 ft³	-15.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	100.7 ft³	-29.8 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda CX-9

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review

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