| Model Year | 2020 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5250 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 106.6 in | 8.7 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 183.1 in | 16.3 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 73.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 66.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4388 lb. | 4260 lb. | 128 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 55.1 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 49.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 0.0 in | 40.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.7 in | 0.0 in | 29.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 28.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.2 ft3 | 24.8 | 13.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.2 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-9.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Jeep Cherokee.