| Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 119.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 206.5 in | -7.1 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 78.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 77.2 in | -8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4409 lb. | 5805 lb. | -1396 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.2 in | -5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 60.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 63.7 in | -5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 59.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 51.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 50.2 in | -10.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.7 in | 37.7 in | -8 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -7.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.2 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.2 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -37.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda CX-9.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Ford Expedition.