Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 113.2 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 200.2 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 76.2 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 68.0 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 4330 lb. | -280 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -10.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.4 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 56.5 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 39.0 in | -4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 58.7 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 56.0 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 39.8 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.5 | 48.3 ft3 | -37.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -90.2 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
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 |