Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2021) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2021 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Mazda CX-9	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	110.4 in	2.8 in
Length	200.2 in	193.6 in	6.6 in
Width	76.2 in	72.2 in	4 in
Height	68.0 in	58.0 in	10 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	3325 lb.	1005 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	18.5 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.3 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	56.9 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	42.4 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	57.0 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.1 in	0.7 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)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	31.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	15.9 ft³	1.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.3 ft³	15.9	32.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	15.9 ft³	84.8 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

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