Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,884 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,379 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 76 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 955 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,384 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) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 442 L | 45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 15.6 | -14.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 15.6 | -13.6 L |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |