Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,585 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,956 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,001 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 942 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 775 mm | 48 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 320 L | 167 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 1,257 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 2,008 L | 0 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 |
2014 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 |