Hyundai Elantra (2009) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2017) Specs

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2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2017 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Mazda CX-9
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	115.3 in	-11 in
Length	177.4 in	199.4 in	-22 in
Width	69.9 in	77.5 in	-7.6 in
Height	58.3 in	69.0 in	-10.7 in
Curb Weight	2747 lb.	4054 lb.	-1307 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	19.0 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	57.9 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	56.7 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.0 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.5 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	58.1 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	57.4 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	39.4 in	-4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.1 in	-40.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.7 in	-29.7 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-31.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	14.4 ft³	-0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.2	38.2 ft³	-24
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	71.2 ft³	-57 ft³

2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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