Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 325 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,788 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,054 kg | 1,818 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 82 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,001 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 922 mm | -921 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) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 923 L | -436 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 32.6 | -31.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 2,311 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 |
2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review |