Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 111.0 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 194.5 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.6 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 69.8 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 4230 lb. | 298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 62.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 59.1 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 62.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.9 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 57.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 44.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 31.9 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2016 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Pilot.