| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,929 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,065 mm | 5,037 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,969 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,753 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,839 kg | 2,022 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,052 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,031 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 960 mm | -61 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,019 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 754 mm | 846 mm | -92 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 595 L | -187 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,082 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,016 L | 2,313 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-9.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.