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Subaru Legacy (2009) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2009 Subaru Legacy and 2010 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2010  
Model Subaru Legacy Mazda CX-9  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 113.2 in -8.1 in
Length 186.2 in 200.2 in -14 in
Width 68.1 in 76.2 in -8.1 in
Height 56.1 in 68.0 in -11.9 in
Curb Weight 3435 lb. 4546 lb. -1111 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 20.1 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 39.6 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 59.4 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 56.5 in -5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 40.9 in 3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in 39.0 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 58.7 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 56.0 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 39.8 in -5.9 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 78 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.4 ft3 17.2 ft3 -5.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 11.4 48.3 ft3 -36.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 11.4 ft3 100.7 ft3 -89.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda CX-9

2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
 
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