Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,138 mm | 5,085 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,928 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,717 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 2,062 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 76 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 983 mm | 899 mm | 84 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 848 mm | 823 mm | 25 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 487 L | 62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,274 L | 1,368 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,455 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
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 |