Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura RL | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 115.3 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 199.4 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.5 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 69.0 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4301 lb. | -289 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.0 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 57.4 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.4 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 38.2 ft3 | -25.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -58.1 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-9.