Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,540 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,277 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,408 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 942 mm | 49 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 798 mm | -797 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) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 436 L | 51 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 847 L | -845 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.