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Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Subaru Legacy (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2010 Subaru Legacy specs.

2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2010 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2009 2010  
Model Mazda CX-9 Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 108.3 in 4.9 in
Length 199.6 in 186.4 in 13.2 in
Width 76.2 in 71.7 in 4.5 in
Height 68.1 in 59.3 in 8.8 in
Curb Weight 4528 lb. 3600 lb. 928 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 18.5 gal. 1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.3 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 56.3 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 0.0 in 56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 43.0 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.8 in 37.5 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 56.1 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 0.0 in 56 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.8 in 2 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) 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 14.7 ft3 2.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.5 ft3 14.7 32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 14.7 ft3 86 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Legacy

2010 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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