| Model Year | 2012 | 2024 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Length | 200.2 in | 180.1 in | 20.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 74.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 66.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4546 lb. | 3551 lb. | 995 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 37.5 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 37.5 | 10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 65.4 ft3 | 35.3 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Ford Escape.