2023 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2023 Mazda CX-9

2023 Mazda
CX-9

MSRP*: $38,750 to $48,460
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $37,995 to $52,890
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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
Engine
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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.

Comparison Review

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.