Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 109.9 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 190.9 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 57.2 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 3691 lb. | 855 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.3 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.2 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.9 in | 3.9 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 14.4 | 33.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 86.3 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 |
2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |