Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.9 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 202.1 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 74.5 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 61.5 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 3820 lb. | 726 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.8 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.2 in | -1.4 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) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 21.2 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 79.5 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 |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |