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Nissan Sentra (2008) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Sentra and 2008 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2008 Nissan Sentra and 2008 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Nissan Sentra Mazda CX-9  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6600
180 lb-ft@5200
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 113.2 in -7.5 in
Length 179.8 in 199.6 in -19.8 in
Width 70.5 in 76.2 in -5.7 in
Height 59.5 in 68.1 in -8.6 in
Curb Weight 3078 lb. 4312 lb. -1234 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 20.1 gal. -5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.6 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 59.4 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 56.5 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 40.9 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 38.8 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 58.7 in -3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 56.0 in -3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.5 in 39.8 in -5.3 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 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -36.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.1 ft3 17.2 ft3 -4.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.1 47.5 ft3 -34.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.1 ft3 100.7 ft3 -87.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Sentra

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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