Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Saturn ION | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,621 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,686 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,707 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,248 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 49 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 940 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,234 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 846 mm | -845 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 416 L | 71 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 14.7 | -13.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 14.7 | -12.7 L |
2012 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 |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |