Mazda CX-9 (2008) vs. Honda Pilot (2015) Specs

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2008 Mazda CX-9 and 2015 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Mazda CX-9	Honda Pilot
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	109.2 in	4 in
Length	199.6 in	191.4 in	8.2 in
Width	76.2 in	78.5 in	-2.3 in
Height	68.1 in	71.0 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	4528 lb.	4497 lb.	31 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	21.0 gal.	-0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	61.5 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	58.6 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.4 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	62.2 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.9 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.5 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	38.2 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.9 in	58.9 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.7 in	48.4 in	-4.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	32.1 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	112 in (over 3 rows)	1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	18.0 ft³	-0.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	47.7 ft³	-0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	87.0 ft³	13.7 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 2015 Honda Pilot

2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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