Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 113.2 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 200.2 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 76.2 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.0 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 4546 lb. | -411 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 59.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 58.7 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.6 | 48.3 ft3 | -27.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -80.1 ft3 |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 |