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2011 Mazda CX-9 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,085 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,727 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,649 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 953 mm | 38 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 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) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 462 L | 25 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda CX-9
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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