Mazda CX-9 (2007) vs. Mazda CX-3 (2016) Specs

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2007 Mazda CX-9 and 2016 Mazda CX-3 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Mazda CX-9	Mazda CX-3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	101.2 in	12 in
Length	199.6 in	168.3 in	31.3 in
Width	76.2 in	69.6 in	6.6 in
Height	68.1 in	60.7 in	7.4 in
Curb Weight	4528 lb.	2952 lb.	1576 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	12.7 gal.	7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	53.5 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	52.3 in	4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.7 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.2 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	50.4 in	8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	49.0 in	7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	35.0 in	4.8 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)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	12.4 ft³	4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	12.4	35.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	44.5 ft³	56.2 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda CX-9

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 FWD	highly adjustable, nice and firm 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
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review

2007 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
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-3

2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review

2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review

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