Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.2 in | 1 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 184.5 in | 15.7 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 71.8 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 76.0 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 5510 lb. | -964 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 42.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.7 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 51.5 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 52.5 in | -11.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.9 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.9 in | -2.1 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) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | 18.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -28 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 45.2 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
2012 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.