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2007 Mazda CX-9 and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Length | 199.6 in | 184.1 in | 15.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 74.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 67.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 4022 lb. | 506 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.5 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.0 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 34.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 53.9 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 44.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 31.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 22.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda CX-9
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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