Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Lexus LX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.2 in | 1 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 192.5 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 76.4 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.8 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 5590 lb. | -1278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 61.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.6 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 61.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.9 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.3 in | 5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 36.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 61.1 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 56.4 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 27.3 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 9.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 39.2 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 90.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Lexus LX.