Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 113.2 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 200.2 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 76.2 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 68.0 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4633 lb. | 4546 lb. | 87 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 59.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.7 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 56.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 35.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 56.9 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 43.7 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 32.4 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.
2012 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 |