| Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
| Model | Ford Edge | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 115.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Length | 184.2 in | 199.4 in | -15.2 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 77.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 69.0 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4234 lb. | 4409 lb. | -175 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -29.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.2 | 38.2 ft3 | -6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mazda CX-9.