Honda Pilot (2009) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2008) Specs

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2009 Honda Pilot and 2008 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Honda Pilot	Mazda CX-7
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	108.3 in	0.9 in
Length	190.9 in	184.0 in	6.9 in
Width	78.5 in	73.7 in	4.8 in
Height	71.0 in	64.8 in	6.2 in
Curb Weight	4506 lb.	3929 lb.	577 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	18.2 gal.	2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	58.0 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	54.8 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.7 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.3 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	55.8 in	6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	53.0 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.4 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.9 in	0.0 in	58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.1 in	0.0 in	32.1 in
Total Legroom	112 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	29.9 ft³	-11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	29.9	17.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	58.6 ft³	28.4 ft³

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review

2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review

2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review

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