Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,729 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,062 kg | 1,558 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 927 mm | 64 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 861 mm | -860 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) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 323 L | 164 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 11.4 | -10.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 11.4 | -9.4 L |
2012 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 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |