Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.0 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 189.8 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.2 in | 4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 57.9 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4317 lb. | 3161 lb. | 1156 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.2 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 45.5 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.6 in | 5.2 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 16.4 | 31.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-9.
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |