Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 184.1 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 74.4 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 67.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 4022 lb. | 524 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 34.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 53.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 44.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 31.3 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 22.5 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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |