Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 2,054 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 76 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 986 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,011 mm | 936 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 899 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 823 mm | 63 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 487 L | -102 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,345 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |