Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,770 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,577 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 62 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 646 L | -159 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 22.8 | -21.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 1,161 L | 1 L |
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 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |