Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Freestar | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 120.8 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 201.0 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 76.4 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 70.6 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4295 lb. | 35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.8 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 63.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 66.4 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 50.9 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 48.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 33.8 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 73.1 ft3 | -24.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 135.7 ft3 | -35 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.