Mazda CX-9 (2008) vs. Honda Accord (2012) Specs

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2008 Mazda CX-9 and 2012 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Mazda CX-9	Honda Accord
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	110.2 in	3 in
Length	199.6 in	194.1 in	5.5 in
Width	76.2 in	72.7 in	3.5 in
Height	68.1 in	58.1 in	10 in
Curb Weight	4312 lb.	3553 lb.	759 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	18.5 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.4 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	58.2 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	56.6 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	42.5 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	38.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	56.4 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	54.3 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.2 in	2.6 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)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	33.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	14.0 ft³	3.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	14.0	33.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	14.0 ft³	86.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9

2008 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 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

2008 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review
2011	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review
2013	4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD	Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review

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