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Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2009 2014  
Model Mazda CX-9 Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 118.9 in -5.7 in
Length 199.6 in 203.7 in -4.1 in
Width 76.2 in 78.5 in -2.3 in
Height 68.1 in 69.9 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 4528 lb. 4844 lb. -316 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 22.0 gal. -1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 61.5 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 58.0 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 41.3 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.8 in 39.4 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 61.0 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 57.8 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.8 in 3 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.4 in 37.8 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 56.9 in 57.6 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.7 in 48.3 in -4.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.4 in 33.2 in -0.8 in
Total Legroom 113.1 in (over 3 rows) 111.3 in (over 3 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 24.4 ft3 -7.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.5 ft3 70.3 ft3 -22.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 116.3 ft3 -15.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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