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Saab 9-5 (2009) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Saab 9-5 and 2009 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2009 Saab 9-5 and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Saab 9-5 Mazda CX-9  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5300
258 lb-ft@1900		 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 113.2 in -6.8 in
Length 190.6 in 199.6 in -9 in
Width 70.5 in 76.2 in -5.7 in
Height 57.7 in 68.1 in -10.4 in
Curb Weight 3680 lb. 4312 lb. -632 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 20.1 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.6 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 59.4 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 40.9 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 38.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 58.7 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.0 in -56 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.6 in 39.8 in -3.2 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 79 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 36.8 ft3 17.2 ft3 19.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 36.8 47.5 ft3 -10.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.0 ft3 100.7 ft3 -27.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saab 9-5

2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD		 Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very comfortable even with rear facing car seat behind either driver or passenger seat. Head room was good even with moon roof. see full Saab 9-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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