Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 104.3 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 180.7 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.6 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 65.2 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 3931 lb. | 615 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.2 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.4 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.0 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 27.8 | 20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2010 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |