Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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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 | 2,875 mm | 3,023 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 5,245 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,062 kg | 2,633 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 106 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,011 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 973 mm | -74 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,275 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 958 mm | -135 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 527 L | -40 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 1,557 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 3,067 L | -1 L |
2011 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 |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |