Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.2 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 200.6 in | -27.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.2 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 68.0 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 4317 lb. | -768 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.4 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.9 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.0 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 58.7 in | -17.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 39.8 in | -7.3 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 | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -38.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 48.3 ft3 | -41.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -90.2 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.