Ford Explorer 2018 vs Mazda CX-9 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda CX-9, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mazda CX-9. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.4 | |
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The Mazda CX-9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-9 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 224 mm (8.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda CX-9 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda CX-9 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-9, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 2017 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Explorer has more luggage space (by 188 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | no data | |
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