Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 188.0 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 77.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 70.1 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 4453 lb. | 93 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 61.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 61.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.6 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.6 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 59.7 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 49.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 30.2 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |