Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Mini Hardtop (2006) Specs

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2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Mazda CX-9	Mini Hardtop
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6000 155 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	97.1 in	16.1 in
Length	199.6 in	143.1 in	56.5 in
Width	76.2 in	66.5 in	9.7 in
Height	68.1 in	55.4 in	12.7 in
Curb Weight	4312 lb.	2679 lb.	1633 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	50.9 in	8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.3 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.6 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	44.7 in	14 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	31.3 in	8.5 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)	72.6 in (over 2 rows)	40.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	5.6 ft³	11.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	5.6	41.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	25.0 ft³	75.7 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 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Good support. see full Mini Hardtop review

2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review
2006	2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	what room? see full Mini Hardtop review
2005	2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The rear seats are okay for choildren or small adults. Since all in my family are smaller than average, we can handle short rides in the back. More normal sized people may feel somewhat cramped, especially if someone with long legs sits in front. gae see full Mini Hardtop review
2005	2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seat not usable for passengers. see full Mini Hardtop review

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