Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Pontiac GTO | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 109.8 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 189.8 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.5 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 54.9 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 3725 lb. | 587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.3 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.2 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 51.7 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 50.2 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 7.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 7.0 | 40.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 7.0 ft3 | 93.7 ft3 |
2008 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 FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2006 Pontiac GTO Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The seats are very supportive and I have plenty of room. see full Pontiac GTO review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Great support for the type of vehicle, Full leather seats. see full Pontiac GTO review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The rear seats are just as supportive as the front, spectacular see full Pontiac GTO review |
2006 Pontiac GTO Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
It is literally impossible for a six foot man to get back there. Once in, it is pretty comfortable. see full Pontiac GTO review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Slightly cramped front seat room. Gets uncomfortable after an hour of driving see full Pontiac GTO review |