Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Stratus | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5800 190 lb-ft@4850 |
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 Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.0 in | 113.2 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 200.2 in | -9 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 76.2 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 68.0 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3231 lb. | 4330 lb. | -1099 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.4 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 56.5 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.0 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.7 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.0 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 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 | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 48.3 ft3 | -32.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -84.7 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Stratus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for driver and passenger see full Dodge Stratus 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 |