Volkswagen Atlas vs Mazda CX-9

2022 Mazda CX-9
2022 Mazda CX-9
$35,280MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
$37,995MSRP
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2022 Mazda CX-9
$35,280MSRP
Overview
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas
$37,995MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2007-2023

Years produced

2018-Present

MSRP

$35,280

MSRP

$37,995

Average price

$27,933

Average price

$38,388

Listings

412

Listings

1072
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Premium interior materials
Cons
  • Cramped third row
  • Unintuitive technology
Pros
  • Plenty of cargo space
  • Spacious third row
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Poor ride quality
  • Troublesome haptic controls

Reviews Summary

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a midsize three-row crossover SUV with a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Offered in five trim levels in Canada for the 2022 model year, the CX-9 starts at $41,300 and rises past $53,200.

Reviews Summary

Launched for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is engineered specifically for the North American market. It's a mid-size three-row SUV, big for a VW, but targeting a popular market segment that already includes the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Highlander. To keep up in such a competitive segment, the Atlas gets a major refresh for the 2024 model year.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is essentially the same vehicle as before, but it gets key updates like different styling and more standard features. It also loses its six-cylinder engine option, but the remaining turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower and torque.

In Canada, the 2024 Atlas lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline, plus a new-for-2024 Peak Edition trim that slots in just above base. For this review, we tested the U.S. equivalent of an Atlas Execline, representing the top of the range.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 250 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 269 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

250 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

20

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

27
2022 Mazda CX-9
2022 Mazda CX-9
$35,280MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
$37,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Mazda CX-9
$35,280MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
$37,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2007-2023
2018-Present
MSRP
$35,280
$37,995
Average price
$27,933
$38,388
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.7
Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Read full review

7.3 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Premium interior materials
Cons
  • Cramped third row
  • Unintuitive technology
Pros
  • Plenty of cargo space
  • Spacious third row
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Poor ride quality
  • Troublesome haptic controls
Summary
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a midsize three-row crossover SUV with a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Offered in five trim levels in Canada for the 2022 model year, the CX-9 starts at $41,300 and rises past $53,200.

Launched for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is engineered specifically for the North American market. It's a mid-size three-row SUV, big for a VW, but targeting a popular market segment that already includes the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Highlander. To keep up in such a competitive segment, the Atlas gets a major refresh for the 2024 model year.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is essentially the same vehicle as before, but it gets key updates like different styling and more standard features. It also loses its six-cylinder engine option, but the remaining turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower and torque.

In Canada, the 2024 Atlas lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline, plus a new-for-2024 Peak Edition trim that slots in just above base. For this review, we tested the U.S. equivalent of an Atlas Execline, representing the top of the range.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 250 hp I4
2.0L 269 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
7
Horsepower
250 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
20
20
MPG Highway
26
27
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