Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,481 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,956 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 45 L | 31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 955 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 914 mm | -913 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) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 612 L | -125 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 21.6 | -20.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 1,121 L | 1 L |
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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |