Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Mazda MPV | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6200 200 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 111.8 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 189.5 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 69.1 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3754 lb. | 576 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.8 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 60.8 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 62.6 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.0 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 58.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 46.9 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 35.6 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 127.0 ft3 | -26.3 ft3 |
2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.