| Model Year | 2022 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.2 in | -8.1 in |
| Length | 182.7 in | 200.2 in | -17.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 68.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3454 lb. | 4546 lb. | -1092 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 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 | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -30.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 28.9 | 48.3 ft3 | -19.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.2 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -26.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Subaru Forester.
| 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 |