Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus CT | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 113.2 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 170.1 in | 199.6 in | -29.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 76.2 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 68.1 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3130 lb. | 4312 lb. | -1182 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 59.4 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.5 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.7 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 56.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 39.8 in | -6.9 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 | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -38.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.3 | 47.5 ft3 | -33.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -68.7 ft3 |
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT 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 |