Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 113.2 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 199.6 in | -27.9 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 76.2 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 68.1 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 4312 lb. | -1060 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.4 in | -5.4 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 | 37.1 in | 38.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.7 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 39.8 in | -7.8 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 | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.0 | 47.5 ft3 | -37.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -90.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 1-Series.
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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 AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. 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 |
2009 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 |