Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
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 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 120.9 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 210.7 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 81.0 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 75.8 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 5661 lb. | -1115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 42.3 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 66.0 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 61.5 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 44.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 64.8 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 61.3 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 42.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 62.7 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 49.4 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 34.9 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 121.4 in (over 3 rows) | -8.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 72.6 ft3 | -24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 122.9 ft3 | -22.2 ft3 |
2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.