Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota Corolla | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 182.6 in | 17 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.9 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.3 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 2800 lb. | 1512 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.0 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 43.9 in | 12.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 13.0 | 34.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 87.7 ft3 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |