Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
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 shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.0 in | 10.2 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 179.5 in | 21.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.1 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 65.9 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4552 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.1 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.6 in | 3.1 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 33.5 | 14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 32.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-9.
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |