2023 Mazda
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 20 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 71.2 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 199.4 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.5 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Mazda CX-9 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-9.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-9 as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Mazda CX-9 or the Volkswagen Atlas, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 is a little narrower than the Volkswagen Atlas, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-9 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Mazda CX-9 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-9 for pulling heavy loads.
The Mazda CX-9 has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-9 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-9 and the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Mazda CX-9 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.