| Model Year | 2023 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Flex | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 117.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 201.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 75.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 68.0 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4409 lb. | 4471 lb. | -62 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 44.3 in | -4.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.7 in | -3.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 50.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 41.1 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.7 in | 33.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -8.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.2 ft3 | 43.2 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.2 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -12 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 2014 Ford Flex.