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Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder specs.

2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,875 mm 2,850 mm 0 mm
Length 5,085 mm 4,884 mm 1 mm
Width 1,935 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Height 1,727 mm 1,829 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,062 kg 2,277 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 80 L -4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 1,016 mm 990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,483 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 869 mm -868 mm
Headroom, Row 3 899 mm 932 mm -33 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,445 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,110 mm 1,118 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 823 mm 714 mm 109 mm
Total Legroom 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 487 L 467 L 20 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,368 L 1,393 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,852 L 2,243 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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