Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Nissan LEAF | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 175.0 in | 25.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.7 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 61.0 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3256 lb. | 1074 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.3 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 51.7 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.5 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 50.0 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.3 in | 6.5 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) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 24.0 | 24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 70.7 ft3 |
2010 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 | 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 |
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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |