Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
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 | 113.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 174.0 in | 26.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.1 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 55.7 in | 12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2970 lb. | 1360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.3 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.2 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 50.0 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 47.3 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.6 in | 6.2 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) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 12.8 | 35.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | 65.3 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 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC review |