Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Rainier | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 4.2L I6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 277 lb-ft@4800 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 113.2 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 200.2 in | -6.8 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 76.2 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 74.5 in | 68.0 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4600 lb. | 4546 lb. | 54 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.9 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 56.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 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 | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.7 | 48.3 ft3 | -4.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -20.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Buick Rainier.
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 |