Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 113.2 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 199.6 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 76.2 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.1 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4528 lb. | -141 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.4 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.9 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 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 | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 47.5 ft3 | -29.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -44.4 ft3 |
2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.
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 |