Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Ford Expedition (2015) Specs

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2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2015 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	Mazda CX-9	Ford Expedition
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5000 420 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable 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.	5781 lb.	-1253 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	59.3 in	-2.8 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Expedition

2015 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review
2014	0	Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review

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