| Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
| Model | Subaru WRX | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 113.2 in | -8.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 200.2 in | -19.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 68.0 in | -9.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3276 lb. | 4330 lb. | -1054 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 59.4 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.5 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 58.7 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.8 in | -4.4 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 | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 48.3 ft3 | -36.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -88.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Subaru WRX.
| 2010 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 |
| 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 |