Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 102.4 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 171.1 in | 29.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.5 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 61.0 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3131 lb. | 1199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.3 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 52.3 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.6 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 43.7 in | 12.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.2 in | 3.6 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) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 20.1 | 28.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | 51.3 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 |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |