Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | BMW 2-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 105.9 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 174.5 in | 25.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.8 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 55.8 in | 12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 3300 lb. | 1012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.4 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 36.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.4 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.0 in | 6.8 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) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 13.7 | 33.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 87 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 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |