Chrysler PT Cruiser (2009) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2009) Specs

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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@2800	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	113.2 in	-10.2 in
Length	168.9 in	199.6 in	-30.7 in
Width	67.1 in	76.2 in	-9.1 in
Height	65.2 in	68.1 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3297 lb.	4312 lb.	-1015 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	20.1 gal.	-5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.6 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	59.4 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	56.5 in	-6.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.9 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.8 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	58.7 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	56.0 in	-9.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	39.8 in	1.1 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	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-31.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	17.2 ft³	4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.6	47.5 ft³	-25.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	100.7 ft³	-36.5 ft³

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review

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

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