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Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2011 Subaru Forester and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Subaru Forester Mazda CX-9  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600		 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250		  
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.0 in 113.2 in -10.2 in
Length 179.5 in 199.6 in -20.1 in
Width 70.1 in 76.2 in -6.1 in
Height 65.9 in 68.1 in -2.2 in
Curb Weight 3440 lb. 4528 lb. -1088 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 20.1 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.6 in 39.6 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 59.4 in -3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 40.9 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 38.8 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 58.7 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.0 in -56 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 39.8 in -1.8 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 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 17.2 ft3 16.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.5 47.5 ft3 -14
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.3 ft3 100.7 ft3 -32.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester 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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