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Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2018 Subaru Forester specs.

2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2009 2018  
Model Mazda CX-9 Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250		 turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 103.9 in 9.3 in
Length 199.6 in 180.9 in 18.7 in
Width 76.2 in 70.7 in 5.5 in
Height 68.1 in 66.4 in 1.7 in
Curb Weight 4528 lb. 3653 lb. 875 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 15.9 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 41.4 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 57.0 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 53.9 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 43.0 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.8 in 39.8 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 56.5 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 53.0 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 38.0 in 1.8 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) 81 in (over 2 rows) 32.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 34.4 ft3 -17.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.5 ft3 34.4 13.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 74.7 ft3 26 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 - Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 
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