Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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 | 118.2 in | 113.2 in | 5 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 200.2 in | 0 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 76.2 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 68.0 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 4546 lb. | 723 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.4 in | -0.7 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 | 39.0 in | 39.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 58.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 56.9 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 32.4 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
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 |