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Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Subaru Forester specs.

2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
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
230 hp@5600
235 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,875 mm 2,525 mm 0 mm
Length 5,085 mm 4,486 mm 1 mm
Width 1,935 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,727 mm 1,651 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,062 kg 1,520 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 60 L 16 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 1,008 mm 990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,361 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,311 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 856 mm -855 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) 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 487 L 906 L -419 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,368 L 32.0 -31 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,852 L 1,634 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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