Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Volkswagen Arteon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 111.9 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 191.5 in | 8.7 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 56.8 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3677 lb. | 653 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.5 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 46.5 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 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) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 27.2 | 21.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 |
2011 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 2023 Volkswagen Arteon.