Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 113.2 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 200.2 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 76.2 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 68.0 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3776 lb. | 4546 lb. | -770 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 56.5 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.7 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 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 | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.2 | 48.3 ft3 | -13.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -32.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent.
2011 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 |