| Body | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in |
| Length | 199.6 in |
| Width | 76.2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4312 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 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 |
| Trim | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring |
| Standard Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 245/60R18 tires | 245/60R18 tires | 245/50R20 tires |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Smooth engine, good torque, and sounds nice. Six speed transmission is good at picking the correct gear. No torque steer with AWD. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
has good power for highway merging or passing. shifts smoothly. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good power and transmission performance for a 4600lb vehicle. Easily, get up and go especially in manual shift mode. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This is one of the smoothest and peppiest V-6 and 6 speed transmissions I have ever driven. You barely feel the shift points. Unique that the actual gear the transmission is currently in is displayed on the dash. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Responsive transmission always keeps car in perfect gear. Excellent passing power, response at highway speeds. Smooth power uptake see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Responsive and smooth see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Smooth six speed transmission, lots of power, love the manual shift see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
good pick-up see full Mazda CX-9 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2009 Mazda CX-9.