Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 108.1 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 189.6 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.4 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 66.1 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3810 lb. | 520 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.9 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.3 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 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) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 35.5 | 12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | 27.4 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 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |