Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6400 240 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 113.2 in | 1 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 199.6 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 76.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 69.6 in | 68.1 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4149 lb. | 4312 lb. | -163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.6 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.7 in | 59.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.4 in | 58.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 39.8 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 35.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 43.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.7 in | 32.4 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.8 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.8 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -20.9 ft3 |
2014 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 |