Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 284 hp@6400 259 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 114.2 in | -1 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 198.5 in | 1.7 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 77.2 in | -1 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 69.6 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 4432 lb. | 114 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 42.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 60.7 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 60.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.7 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 42.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 30.7 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 47.8 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 79.8 ft3 | 20.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder.