Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Scion tC | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,420 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,956 kg | 1,347 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 930 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,201 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 853 mm | -852 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) | 1,910 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 362 L | 125 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 12.8 | -11.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 1,002 L | 1 L |
2009 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 AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. 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 |
2009 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 |
2008 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |