Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Suzuki SX4 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 143 hp@5800 136 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 98.4 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 163.9 in | 36.3 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.1 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 63.2 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 2855 lb. | 1691 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.3 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 51.0 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.8 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 47.0 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.9 in | 3.9 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) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 16.0 | 32.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 51.8 ft3 | 48.9 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
It is what it is. I fit into the seat well. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior and cargo space are roomy for a compact car. Lots of head & leg room for front and back seats. Easy to get in and out of front seats. Trunk is big. For a small car that's easy to park there's plenty of interior space. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seat are ok,,, miss the feel of leather but something I can live with, plenty of leg room for me. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Seat is firm and I have enough head and leg room. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Not much leg room, even for average adults. see full Suzuki SX4 review |