Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 184 kW@5700 339 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 5,154 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,956 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 79 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,003 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 965 mm | -66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,547 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,229 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 1,077 mm | 822 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 1,087 L | 486 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 2,636 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 4,205 L | -2 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 |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |