Mazda CX-9 (2008) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2014) Specs

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2008 Mazda CX-9 and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Mazda CX-9	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	116.0 in	-2.8 in
Length	199.6 in	202.0 in	-2.4 in
Width	76.2 in	79.0 in	-2.8 in
Height	68.1 in	76.9 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	4528 lb.	5567 lb.	-1039 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	26.0 gal.	-5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.1 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	65.3 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	64.4 in	-7.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.3 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.2 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	65.2 in	-6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	60.6 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.0 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	37.9 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.9 in	61.7 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.7 in	49.1 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	25.6 in	6.8 in
Total Legroom	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	105.9 in (over 3 rows)	7.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	16.9 ft³	0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	60.3 ft³	-12.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	108.9 ft³	-8.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9

2008 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 FWD	highly adjustable, nice and firm 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
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review

2008 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
2007	4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

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