Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 115.3 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 199.4 in | -19.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 77.5 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 69.0 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 4301 lb. | 24 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 56.7 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 57.4 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 38.2 ft3 | -11.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-9.