| Model Year | 2022 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota RAV4 Prime | Mazda CX-9 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 113.2 in | -7.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 199.6 in | -18.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 76.2 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 68.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4235 lb. | 4312 lb. | -77 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 58.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.7 in | 56.0 in | -8.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 47.5 ft3 | -14 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.8 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -30.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |