Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 109.8 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 188.2 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 74.0 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 74.6 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 4871 lb. | -343 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.5 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 36.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 56.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 56.4 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 24.9 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 9.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |