| Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota RAV4 Prime | |
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| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 105.9 in | 7.3 in |
| Length | 200.2 in | 180.9 in | 19.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 67.0 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4235 lb. | 95 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 47.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 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) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 33.5 | 14.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 69.8 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 |
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime.