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2009 Volkswagen Passat and 2017 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Passat | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 115.3 in | -8.6 in |
| Length | 188.0 in | 199.4 in | -11.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 77.5 in | -5.8 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 69.0 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3512 lb. | 4054 lb. | -542 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.3 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.1 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.8 | 38.2 ft3 | -2.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.7 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-9
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-9.
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