Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,590 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 965 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 904 mm | -903 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 462 L | 25 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
2012 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 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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