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Mazda CX-9
2021 Mazda CX-9
Select configuration:
$34,160
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Pontiac Torrent
2009 Pontiac Torrent
Select configuration:
$24,820
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Select configuration:
$32,775
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.4L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Mazda CX-9
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
49
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Pontiac Torrent
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
5
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2020-2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Rear Angle View
2020-2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Dashboard
83
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.4L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
185 hp @ 5200 rpm
235 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
210 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,236 lbs
3,660 lbs
4,123 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
N/A
2,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
20 MPG
23 MPG
City
22 MPG
17 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
24 MPG
25 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
N/A
7.7 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
20 gallons
18.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
418 miles
340 miles
390.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
532 miles
480 miles
465 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
199.4 in
188.8 in
195.5 in
Height
67.6 in
69.3 in
67.8 in
Max Width
77.5 in
71.4 in
78.3 in
Front Width
65.3 in
61.6 in
67 in
Rear Width
65.2 in
61.8 in
67.6 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
112.5 in
117.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
7.9 in
8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
41.2 in
41.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
40.9 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.9 in
55.7 in
61.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.7 in
51.1 in
58.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.4 in
40.2 in
40.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
40.1 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
55.9 in
60.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.4 in
51.4 in
58 in
Third Row Leg Room
29.7 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Headroom
35.4 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
53.1 in
N/A
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
40.1 in
N/A
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
71.2 ft³
68.6 ft³
77.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38.2 ft³
35.2 ft³
40.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
14.4 ft³
N/A
40.3 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Variable pwr
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.8 ft
41.8 ft
40.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
16" x 6.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
16" x 6.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Independent
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Independent
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/60HR18
P235/65R16
P245/60TR18
Rear Tire
P255/60HR18
P235/65R16
P245/60TR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Ebony, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Sand, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Dark Beige/Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Optional
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Optional
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Optional
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Optional
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Optional
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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