Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 186 kW@5700 335 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 3,099 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 5,253 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,054 kg | 2,043 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 83 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 993 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,590 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 925 mm | -924 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 0.0 | 487 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 0.0 | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 0.0 | 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 |
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |