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Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2012 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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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