Model Year | 2008 | 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 |
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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 |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander 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 |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2008 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 |
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 |