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2021 Mazda
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| Invoice* | $32,319 to $44,273 | $30,251 to $48,646 |
| MPG - City | 20 - 22 | 16 - 21 |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 28 | 22 - 24 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4, V-6 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 | 7 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*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
The Mazda CX-9 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it more convenient to drive.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-9 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Mazda CX-9 is much higher than that for the Volkswagen Atlas.
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.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-9 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Mazda CX-9 has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it slightly more difficult to 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.
Utility
The Mazda CX-9 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-9 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Mazda CX-9 is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Volkswagen Atlas.