Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 107.4 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 190.2 in | 10 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.2 in | 4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 57.2 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 3430 lb. | 1116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.4 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 15.8 | 32.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 84.9 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 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |