Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 113.2 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 200.2 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.2 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.0 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 4330 lb. | -701 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.9 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 58.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 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 | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 48.3 ft3 | -31.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -84.1 ft3 |
2008 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Enough leg room for adults. Rear sunshade really makes a difference. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather heated seats are great see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
lots of room place for drink cups in the middle of the seats. Vent for heat and air Seats pull down for extra cargo space see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For us, there is more room in the front seat area than was available in the Buick Limited we were driving see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |