Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Honda Element | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.4 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 169.9 in | 30.3 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 71.6 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 70.4 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3515 lb. | 815 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 43.3 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.0 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.2 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 47.6 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 25.1 | 23.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | 26.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.