Acura RLX (2018) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2008) Specs

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2018 Acura RLX and 2008 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2008
Model	Acura RLX	Mazda CX-9
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,850 mm	2,875 mm	0 mm
Length	5,032 mm	5,070 mm	0 mm
Width	1,890 mm	1,935 mm	0 mm
Height	1,466 mm	1,730 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,804 kg	1,956 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	76 L	-6 L
Headroom, Row 1	955 mm	1,006 mm	954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,514 mm	1,509 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,420 mm	1,435 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,074 mm	1,039 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	937 mm	986 mm	-49 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,448 mm	1,491 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	1,422 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	986 mm	1,011 mm	985 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	899 mm	-899 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,445 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,110 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	823 mm	-823 mm
Total Legroom	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	2,873 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	422 L	487 L	-65 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.9	1,345 L	13.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.9	2,852 L	12.9

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Acura RLX

2018 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan	Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9

2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review

2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review

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