Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 113.2 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 199.6 in | 1 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 76.2 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4239 lb. | 4312 lb. | -73 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 59.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 58.7 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.6 in | 56.0 in | 11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.8 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 35.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 56.9 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 43.7 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.3 in | 32.4 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 115.4 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 67.2 ft3 |
2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfy for long rides, adjustable. Ditto the middle and rear seats. Supportive but not overly firm. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Stow & Go see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Really like the roominess of the center and rear seats as compared to other vehicles. Also really like the flexibilty and use of use of the Stow-And-Go seating. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seat and driving positions are very comfortable. I have driven the T&C more than 500 miles in one day and the same drive the following day. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
More legroom than previous Chrysler minivans see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country 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 |