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Mazda CX-9 (2008) vs. Ford Escape (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Ford Escape specs.

2008 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Mazda CX-9 Ford Escape  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,875 mm 2,621 mm 0 mm
Length 5,070 mm 4,442 mm 1 mm
Width 1,935 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,770 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,054 kg 1,562 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 62 L 14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 986 mm 996 mm -10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 904 mm -903 mm
Headroom, Row 3 899 mm 0 mm 899 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,445 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,110 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 823 mm 0 mm 823 mm
Total Legroom 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 487 L 830 L -343 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,345 L 29.3 -28.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,852 L 1,877 L 1 L

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Escape

2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review
 
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