| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 102.4 in | 12.9 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 171.9 in | 27.5 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 69.5 in | 8 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 61.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 3065 lb. | 989 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 52.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 43.7 in | 13.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.2 in | 3.2 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) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.2 ft3 | 19.8 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-9.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.