Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 99.8 in | 13.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 177.5 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 67.3 in | 8.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 55.5 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2761 lb. | 1569 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 52.5 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 52.1 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.6 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.3 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.7 in | 6.1 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) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 37.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 11.6 | 36.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 89.1 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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |