Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,676 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,062 kg | 1,824 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 75 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,006 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 884 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,133 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 795 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 283 L | 204 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 968 L | -967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 2,214 L | 0 L |
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 |