Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 118.9 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 205.0 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 70.4 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 5066 lb. | -538 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 62.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 59.1 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 61.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.8 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 57.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 48.3 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 33.2 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -15.7 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |