Mazda CX-9 (2010) vs. Audi Q7 (2018) Specs

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2010 Mazda CX-9 and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2018
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
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

2018 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

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