Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 113.2 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 200.2 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 76.2 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 68.0 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5066 lb. | 4546 lb. | 520 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 59.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.5 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 58.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.8 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 35.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 43.7 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 32.4 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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 |