Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 104.7 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 181.1 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 71.5 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 66.3 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 3655 lb. | 891 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.8 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.3 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.4 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 52.6 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 43.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 30.0 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 27.7 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 |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |