Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 113.2 in | -7.3 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 200.2 in | -25.7 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 76.2 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 68.0 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 4330 lb. | -1030 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.4 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.0 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.7 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 39.8 in | -6.8 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 | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.7 | 48.3 ft3 | -34.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -87 ft3 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |