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Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder specs.

2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Mazda CX-9 Nissan Pathfinder  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250		 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 112.2 in 1 in
Length 199.6 in 187.6 in 12 in
Width 76.2 in 72.8 in 3.4 in
Height 68.1 in 72.4 in -4.3 in
Curb Weight 4528 lb. 4859 lb. -331 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 21.1 gal. -1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 58.3 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 55.5 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 42.4 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.8 in 39.9 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 58.4 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 57.6 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 34.2 in 5.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.4 in 36.7 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 56.9 in 57.1 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.7 in 44.0 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.4 in 28.1 in 4.3 in
Total Legroom 113.1 in (over 3 rows) 104.7 in (over 3 rows) 8.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 16.5 ft3 0.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.5 ft3 49.2 ft3 -1.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 79.2 ft3 21.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review
2006 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review
 
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