| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.4 in | 11.8 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 169.3 in | 31.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 71.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 70.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4317 lb. | 3371 lb. | 946 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 43.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 52.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 47.6 in | 8.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 26.0 | 22.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.