Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 91.7 in | 21.5 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 157.3 in | 42.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 67.7 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 49.0 in | 19 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1803 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.2 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 50.6 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 0.0 in | 39 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 0.0 in | 58.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 70 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 5.3 | 43 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |