Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Lexus IS (2016) Specs

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2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2016 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Mazda CX-9	Lexus IS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	110.2 in	3 in
Length	199.6 in	183.7 in	15.9 in
Width	76.2 in	71.3 in	4.9 in
Height	68.1 in	56.3 in	11.8 in
Curb Weight	4312 lb.	3583 lb.	729 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	17.4 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.2 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	55.9 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	54.3 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	44.8 in	-3.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	36.9 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	53.4 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	54.0 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	32.2 in	7.6 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)	77 in (over 2 rows)	36.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	10.8 ft³	6.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	10.8	36.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	10.8 ft³	89.9 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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