Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,730 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,558 kg | 2,054 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 76 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 986 mm | -59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 1,011 mm | 860 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 487 L | -164 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 1,345 L | 10.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 | 2,852 L | 9.4 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |