Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 202 hp@5000 237 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 116.0 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 184.4 in | 15.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.3 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 3976 lb. | 336 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.8 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.8 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | -0.7 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) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -29.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 46.4 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |