Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Nissan Sentra (2017) Specs

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2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2017 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Mazda CX-9	Nissan Sentra
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	106.3 in	6.9 in
Length	199.6 in	182.1 in	17.5 in
Width	76.2 in	69.3 in	6.9 in
Height	68.1 in	58.9 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	4312 lb.	3076 lb.	1236 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.4 in	54.7 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.5 in	50.9 in	5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	42.5 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	36.7 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	53.9 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	50.1 in	5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.4 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	0.0 in	35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.9 in	0.0 in	56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	43.7 in	0.0 in	43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	0.0 in	32.4 in
Total Legroom	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	33.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	15.1 ft³	2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	15.1	32.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	100.7 ft³	15.1 ft³	85.6 ft³

2009 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 AWD	Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. 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

2009 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

2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review

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