Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 108.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 180.5 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 68.9 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.6 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 3417 lb. | 895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.5 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.1 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.5 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.8 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 49.3 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 40.9 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 30.5 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 29.8 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |