Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2011) Specs

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2018 Subaru Forester and 2011 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2011
Model	Subaru Forester	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	113.2 in	-9.3 in
Length	180.9 in	200.2 in	-19.3 in
Width	70.7 in	76.2 in	-5.5 in
Height	66.4 in	68.0 in	-1.6 in
Curb Weight	3653 lb.	4546 lb.	-893 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	20.1 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.6 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	59.4 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	56.5 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	40.9 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	58.7 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	56.0 in	-3 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 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-32.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	17.2 ft³	17.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.4	48.3 ft³	-13.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	100.7 ft³	-26 ft³

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

2011 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

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