Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Dodge Grand Caravan (2009) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Mazda CX-9	Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	121.2 in	-8 in
Length	200.2 in	202.5 in	-2.3 in
Width	76.2 in	76.9 in	-0.7 in
Height	68.0 in	68.9 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	4483 lb.	-153 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	20.5 gal.	-0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	63.0 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	57.0 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.6 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	64.7 in	-6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	64.8 in	-8.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	36.3 in	3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	37.9 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.9 in	62.0 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.7 in	48.7 in	-5 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	37.6 in	-5.2 in
Total Legroom	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	114.5 in (over 3 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	32.7 ft³	-15.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.3 ft³	83.0 ft³	-34.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	144.4 ft³	-43.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

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