Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 99.4 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 176.6 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 68.3 in | 7.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 65.0 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3350 lb. | 980 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.5 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 51.6 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.6 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.6 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 51.6 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.7 in | 6.1 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) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 32.0 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 43 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 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |