Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 116.0 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 202.0 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 79.0 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 76.9 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 5794 lb. | -1266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 65.3 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 64.4 in | -7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 65.2 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 60.6 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 61.7 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 49.1 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 25.6 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |