Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,028 mm | 2,875 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 5,070 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,887 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,290 kg | 2,054 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 102 L | 76 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 986 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 1,011 mm | 949 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 996 mm | 899 mm | 97 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,514 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,222 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 874 mm | 823 mm | 51 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 487 L | 82 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,937 L | 1,345 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,900 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
2006 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango 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 |