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2021 Mazda
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| Invoice* | $32,319 to $44,273 | $29,590 to $47,973 |
| MPG - City | 20 - 22 | 17 - 21 |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 28 | 23 - 24 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4, V-6 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 | 5 |
| 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 Cross Sport, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-9 and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Convenience
The Mazda CX-9 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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). The Mazda CX-9 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Mazda CX-9 and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 is a little narrower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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 Cross Sport.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-9 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Handling
The Mazda CX-9 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Mazda CX-9 has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Mazda CX-9 seats a lot fewer people than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
The Mazda CX-9 has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Mazda CX-9 is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.