Honda Pilot (2006) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2009) Specs

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2006 Honda Pilot and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Honda Pilot	Mazda CX-9
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	113.2 in	-6.9 in
Length	188.0 in	199.6 in	-11.6 in
Width	77.5 in	76.2 in	1.3 in
Height	70.1 in	68.1 in	2 in
Curb Weight	4453 lb.	4528 lb.	-75 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.4 gal.	20.1 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.9 in	39.6 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	59.4 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	56.5 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	38.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.4 in	58.7 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.6 in	56.0 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.8 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.6 in	35.4 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	59.7 in	56.9 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.0 in	43.7 in	5.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.2 in	32.4 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	109 in (over 3 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	17.2 ft³	-1.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.6 ft³	47.5 ft³	0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.6 ft³	100.7 ft³	-13.1 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Pilot

2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review
2007	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2006	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review
2006	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review
2005	4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Excellent see full Honda Pilot review
2005	4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot 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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