Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 117.9 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 199.6 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 77.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 68.5 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 4938 lb. | -392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 35.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 49.4 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 29.2 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 109.7 in (over 3 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 37.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | 29.1 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 |
2017 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi Q7.