Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Audi TT | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 207 lb-ft@2200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 95.4 in | 17.8 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 159.1 in | 40.5 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.1 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 53.0 in | 15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 3244 lb. | 1284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.6 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 32.6 in | 6.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 48.1 in | 10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 20.2 in | 19.6 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) | 61.4 in (over 2 rows) | 51.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 13.8 | 33.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 76.5 ft3 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2006 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat is not designed for adults over 5 feet tall. Which means unless you have kids its just more storage space. see full Audi TT review |