BMW X3 (2014) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2010) Specs

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2014 BMW X3 and 2010 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2010
Model	BMW X3	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	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

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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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

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