Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW i3 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 113.2 in | -12 in |
Length | 157.4 in | 200.2 in | -42.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 76.2 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 62.1 in | 68.0 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2961 lb. | 4546 lb. | -1585 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -17.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.4 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 58.7 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 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 | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -113.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2.8 | 48.3 ft3 | -45.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -88.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i3.
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 |