Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.2 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 200.2 in | -22.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 76.2 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 68.0 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4546 lb. | -1003 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.4 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.5 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.7 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 56.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 39.8 in | -5.4 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 | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -37.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 48.3 ft3 | -20.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -37.8 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 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 |