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2008 Ford Explorer and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 199.6 in | -6.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 4528 lb. | 178 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 35.4 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 56.9 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 43.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 32.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer
| 2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9
| 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 |
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