Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 115.6 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 196.3 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 74.4 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.1 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 3824 lb. | 488 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 44.3 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 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) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 15.9 | 31.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 84.8 ft3 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review |