Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.6 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 197.1 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.9 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 70.4 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 4921 lb. | -375 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 61.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 61.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 50.8 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 40.7 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 33.2 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.