Volvo XC90 (2012) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2021) Specs

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2012 Volvo XC90 and 2021 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Volvo XC90	Mazda CX-9
Engine	3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	115.3 in	-2.7 in
Length	188.9 in	199.4 in	-10.5 in
Width	74.7 in	77.5 in	-2.8 in
Height	70.2 in	69.0 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	4544 lb.	4225 lb.	319 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	19.0 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.3 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.9 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	56.7 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	41.0 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.5 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	58.1 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	57.4 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	39.4 in	-4.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.5 in	35.4 in	0.1 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	30.1 in	29.7 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	105.7 in (over 3 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.8 ft³	14.4 ft³	-5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.3 ft³	38.2 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.1 ft³	71.2 ft³	13.9 ft³

2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review

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