| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 113.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 200.2 in | -19.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 68.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 4330 lb. | -905 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 39.6 in | 11.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.4 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 56.5 in | -5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 39.0 in | 11.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 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 | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 60.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 78.1 | 48.3 ft3 | 29.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 34.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |