Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 119.0 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 206.5 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.8 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 77.2 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 5805 lb. | -1277 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 63.2 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 60.2 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 63.7 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 59.9 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 51.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 50.2 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 37.7 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
2009 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 AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. 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 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Expedition.