Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 95.7 in | 17.5 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 160.7 in | 38.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.4 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 51.0 in | 17.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 3209 lb. | 1103 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 52.2 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.5 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 0.0 in | 38.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 0.0 in | 58.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 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) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 70.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 6.5 | 41 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 90.9 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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |