Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 104.3 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 166.1 in | 34.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 55.1 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2888 lb. | 1442 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.6 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.2 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.9 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.3 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.0 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.6 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 31.7 in | 8.1 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) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 15.5 | 32.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 66 ft3 |
2011 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 Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |