Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2023) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2009) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2009
Model	Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport	Mazda CX-9
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.3 in	113.2 in	4.1 in
Length	195.5 in	199.6 in	-4.1 in
Width	78.4 in	76.2 in	2.2 in
Height	67.8 in	68.1 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	4464 lb.	4528 lb.	-64 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	20.1 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	59.4 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.9 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.6 in	58.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.4 in	39.8 in	0.6 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	82 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.3 ft³	17.2 ft³	23.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	40.3	47.5 ft³	-7.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	77.8 ft³	100.7 ft³	-22.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

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

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