Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | 2,774 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,849 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,803 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,044 kg | 2,062 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 76 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,562 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,580 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,011 mm | 977 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 899 mm | 71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,496 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 815 mm | 823 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 510 L | 487 L | 23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 1,368 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,464 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
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 |
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 |