Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 113.2 in | -16.1 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 200.6 in | -55 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 76.2 in | -9.9 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 68.0 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 4317 lb. | -1605 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 59.4 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 58.7 in | -14 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 39.8 in | -9.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -41.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 5.7 | 48.3 ft3 | -42.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -76.7 ft3 |
2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-9.