Mazda CX-9 (2014) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2014 Mazda CX-9 and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,875 mm	2,616 mm	0 mm
Length	5,095 mm	4,559 mm	1 mm
Width	1,935 mm	1,781 mm	0 mm
Height	1,727 mm	1,674 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,065 kg	1,560 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	76 L	64 L	12 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,006 mm	1,057 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,509 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,435 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,039 mm	1,095 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	991 mm	1,016 mm	990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,491 mm	1,412 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,422 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	1,011 mm	965 mm	-964 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)	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	487 L	949 L	-462 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,368 L	33.5	-32.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,852 L	1,934 L	1 L

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2012 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

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