| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 113.2 in | 7.8 in |
| Length | 204.4 in | 200.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 76.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 68.0 in | -10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4399 lb. | 4330 lb. | 69 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.6 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 39.8 in | 2.5 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 | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -29.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.6 | 48.3 ft3 | -33.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -86.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Audi A8 / S8.
| 2012 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 |