Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 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 | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 113.2 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 200.2 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 76.2 in | -1 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 68.0 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 4330 lb. | 96 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 58.7 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 56.0 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 35.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 56.9 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 43.7 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 32.4 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | 25.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
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 |