Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 113.2 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 199.6 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 76.2 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 72.1 in | 68.1 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4470 lb. | 4312 lb. | 158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 58.7 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 56.0 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 35.4 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 56.9 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 43.7 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 32.4 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
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 |