Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 102.4 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 171.9 in | 28.3 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.9 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 62.2 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2701 lb. | 1629 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.2 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 51.7 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.6 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 47.8 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.3 in | 3.5 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 19.3 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | 46.6 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 |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |