Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Pontiac G3 | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 113.2 in | -15.6 in |
Length | 155.0 in | 200.2 in | -45.2 in |
Width | 66.1 in | 76.2 in | -10.1 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 68.0 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 4330 lb. | -1784 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 59.4 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 56.5 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.7 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.8 in | -4.4 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 | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.1 | 48.3 ft3 | -41.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -58.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G3.
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 |