Mazda CX-9 (2008) vs. Nissan Quest (2015) Specs

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2008 Mazda CX-9 and 2015 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Mazda CX-9	Nissan Quest
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	118.1 in	-4.9 in
Length	199.6 in	200.8 in	-1.2 in
Width	76.2 in	77.6 in	-1.4 in
Height	68.1 in	71.5 in	-3.4 in
Curb Weight	4312 lb.	4367 lb.	-55 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	20.0 gal.	0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	42.1 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	64.5 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	57.3 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	43.8 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	41.6 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	63.2 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	66.0 in	-10 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	36.7 in	3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	40.0 in	-4.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.9 in	61.2 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.7 in	49.6 in	-5.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	40.5 in	-8.1 in
Total Legroom	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-7.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	35.1 ft³	-17.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	63.6 ft³	-16.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	108.4 ft³	-7.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Quest

2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review

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