Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.2 in | 1 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 192.3 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.8 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 72.0 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 5020 lb. | -474 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 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -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 | 48.3 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |