Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Pacifica | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 113.2 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 203.6 in | 199.6 in | 4 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 76.2 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4312 lb. | 18 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 59.4 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.0 in | 58.7 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 56.0 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 35.4 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 56.9 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.6 in | 43.7 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 32.4 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.5 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | 40 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 39.8 ft3 |
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica 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 |