Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@5800 325 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 3,150 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 5,184 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,956 kg | 1,946 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 76 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,059 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 955 mm | -56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 1,006 mm | 822 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,134 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 915 L | -428 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 2,483 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 4,126 L | -2 L |
2008 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 FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |