Mazda CX-9 (2011) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2008) Specs

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2011 Mazda CX-9 and 2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Mazda CX-9	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	103.1 in	10.1 in
Length	200.2 in	173.8 in	26.4 in
Width	76.2 in	68.5 in	7.7 in
Height	68.0 in	58.5 in	9.5 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	3064 lb.	1266 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	16.9 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.3 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	54.8 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	43.5 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.6 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	53.2 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	33.5 in	6.3 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 in (over 2 rows)	36.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	19.0 ft³	-1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.3 ft³	19.0	29.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	44.4 ft³	56.3 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

2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2008 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
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

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