Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 115.0 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 190.0 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.0 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 59.4 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3915 lb. | 415 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.2 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.1 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 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) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.