Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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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 | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,054 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 85 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 983 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 950 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 886 mm | -63 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 385 L | 102 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
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 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |