Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Acura TL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 107.9 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 189.3 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.2 in | 4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 56.7 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3483 lb. | 847 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.8 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.9 in | 4.9 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) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 12.5 | 35.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 88.2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |