Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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 Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 113.2 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 199.6 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 76.2 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 68.1 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3980 lb. | 4528 lb. | -548 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.7 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.8 in | -2.5 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 | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 47.5 ft3 | -33.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -86.5 ft3 |
2014 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Buick Regal.
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |