Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 119.8 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 201.2 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 75.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 70.9 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 4913 lb. | -385 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 50.4 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 42.8 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 31.5 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
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