Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Scion tC | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.2 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 200.2 in | -26.2 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 76.2 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 68.0 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 4330 lb. | -1360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.4 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.5 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 58.7 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 56.0 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 39.8 in | -6.2 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 | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 48.3 ft3 | -35.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -65.3 ft3 |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
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 |