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Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Mazda CX-9 Mazda RX-8  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250		 1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 106.4 in 6.8 in
Length 200.2 in 175.6 in 24.6 in
Width 76.2 in 69.7 in 6.5 in
Height 68.0 in 52.8 in 15.2 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3094 lb. 1236 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 15.9 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.2 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 54.8 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 53.3 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 42.7 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 36.8 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 54.9 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 48.1 in 7.9 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) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 38.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 7.6 ft3 9.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.3 ft3 7.6 40.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 7.6 ft3 93.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD		 The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review
 
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