Subaru Forester (2008) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2007) Specs

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2008 Subaru Forester and 2007 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Subaru Forester	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	113.2 in	-13.8 in
Length	176.6 in	199.6 in	-23 in
Width	68.3 in	76.2 in	-7.9 in
Height	65.0 in	68.1 in	-3.1 in
Curb Weight	3350 lb.	4528 lb.	-1178 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	20.1 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	59.4 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.6 in	56.5 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	40.9 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	58.7 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	56.0 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	39.8 in	-6.1 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	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.0 ft³	17.2 ft³	14.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	32.0	47.5 ft³	-15.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.7 ft³	100.7 ft³	-43 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda CX-9

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 FWD	highly adjustable, nice and firm 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
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review

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