Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Pontiac GTO | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 109.8 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 189.8 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.5 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 54.9 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3725 lb. | 605 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 | 39.0 in | 37.3 in | 1.7 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 | 48.3 ft3 | 7.0 | 41.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 7.0 ft3 | 93.7 ft3 |
2011 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 |
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 |