Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 5,207 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,062 kg | 2,298 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 83 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 960 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 843 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 691 L | -204 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 1,948 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 3,296 L | -1 L |
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 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.