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 | 3,076 mm | 2,875 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 5,085 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,008 kg | 1,964 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 76 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 991 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,565 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,011 mm | 987 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 899 mm | 69 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 823 mm | 96 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 762 L | 487 L | 275 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,098 L | 1,368 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,865 L | 2,852 L | 1 L |
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 |