Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,455 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,393 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 947 mm | 44 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,313 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) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 790 L | -303 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 27.9 | -26.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 1,744 L | 1 L |
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 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |