| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 114.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 180.7 in | 18.7 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 70.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 79.3 in | -10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 3425 lb. | 629 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 51.1 in | -11.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 50.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 50.5 in | -12 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 59.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 59.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 0.0 in | 40.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.7 in | 0.0 in | 29.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 31.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.2 ft3 | 78.1 | -39.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.2 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -64.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-9.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.