Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Dodge Stratus | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5800 190 lb-ft@4850 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 108.0 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 191.2 in | 9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.6 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 54.9 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3231 lb. | 1099 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.2 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 52.5 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.8 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.1 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 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) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 16.0 | 32.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 |
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 Dodge Stratus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for driver and passenger see full Dodge Stratus review |