Mazda CX-9 (2010) vs. Subaru Forester (2016) Specs

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2010 Mazda CX-9 and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2010	2016
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	200.2 in	180.9 in	19.3 in
Width	76.2 in	70.7 in	5.5 in
Height	68.0 in	66.4 in	1.6 in
Curb Weight	4546 lb.	3624 lb.	922 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	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	43.0 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	56.5 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 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	48.3 ft³	34.4	13.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	74.7 ft³	26 ft³

2010 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
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
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

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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