Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 5,006 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,956 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,029 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 960 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 843 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 595 L | -108 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 1,240 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 2,285 L | 0 L |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.