Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2009 Honda Pilot Honda Pilot 2009

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Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Honda Pilot specs.

2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
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 190.9 in 8.7 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. 4506 lb. 22 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 2009 Mazda CX-9

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 
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