Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 117.3 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 198.3 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.3 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 69.7 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 4502 lb. | 26 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 61.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 60.8 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 54.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 45.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 33.7 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 55.5 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas.