Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Mazda CX-9	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	104.4 in	8.8 in
Length	199.6 in	182.2 in	17.4 in
Width	76.2 in	70.0 in	6.2 in
Height	68.1 in	57.2 in	10.9 in
Curb Weight	4312 lb.	3157 lb.	1155 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	14.5 gal.	5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.2 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	55.2 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.2 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.1 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	53.6 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.1 in	1.7 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)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	33.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	15.5 ft³	1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	15.5	32 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	15.5 ft³	85.2 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

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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