| Model Year | 2023 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,929 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,065 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,969 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,753 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,000 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 85 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,011 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 983 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 950 mm | -51 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,019 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 754 mm | 886 mm | -132 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 385 L | 23 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,082 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,016 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
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 2010 Ford Explorer.