Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Dodge Nitro | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 113.2 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 178.9 in | 200.2 in | -21.3 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 76.2 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.0 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3971 lb. | 4546 lb. | -575 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.4 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.8 in | 39.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 58.7 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 56.0 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 48.3 ft3 | -16.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.2 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -35.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Dodge Nitro.
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |