Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 113.2 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 200.6 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 68.0 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 4552 lb. | -551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.5 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.9 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 58.7 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 56.0 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.8 in | -3.4 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 | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.9 | 48.3 ft3 | -18.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -42.1 ft3 |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.