Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.5 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 179.3 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.1 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 59.2 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3228 lb. | 1102 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.1 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.5 in | 4.3 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) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 32.8 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 33.8 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 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |