BMW X3 (2011) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2011) Specs

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2011 BMW X3 and 2011 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2011
Model	BMW X3	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	113.2 in	-2.6 in
Length	183.0 in	200.2 in	-17.2 in
Width	74.1 in	76.2 in	-2.1 in
Height	65.4 in	68.0 in	-2.6 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	4546 lb.	-324 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	20.1 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	59.4 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.9 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	58.7 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	39.8 in	-3 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	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	17.2 ft³	10.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.6	48.3 ft³	-20.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	100.7 ft³	-37.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X3.

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

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