Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Land Rover LR3 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 315 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 113.6 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 190.9 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 75.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 74.5 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 5798 lb. | -1252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 22.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.2 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.4 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 42.4 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 59.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 40.1 in | -4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 42.8 in | 14.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 36.3 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 90.3 ft3 | 10.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Land Rover LR3.