Volvo S60 (2009) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2012) Specs

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2009 Volvo S60 and 2012 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Volvo S60	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	113.2 in	-6.3 in
Length	180.2 in	200.2 in	-20 in
Width	71.4 in	76.2 in	-4.8 in
Height	56.2 in	68.0 in	-11.8 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	4330 lb.	-937 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	20.1 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.4 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.0 in	56.5 in	-7.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	40.9 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.0 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	58.7 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.2 in	56.0 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.3 in	39.8 in	-6.5 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	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	17.2 ft³	-3.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.9	48.3 ft³	-34.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	100.7 ft³	-86.8 ft³

2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review

2012 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

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