Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.9 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 180.4 in | 19.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.3 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 55.1 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3772 lb. | 558 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.6 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.1 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 47.0 in | 11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 41.5 in | 14.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.9 in | 5.9 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) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 12.8 | 35.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 87.9 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo C70.