Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 5,070 mm | -2 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,956 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 76 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,006 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 986 mm | -46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 1,011 mm | 883 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 487 L | -110 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 1,345 L | 12.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 2,852 L | 763 L |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
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 |