Mazda CX-9 2009 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mazda CX-9 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Touareg has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda CX-9 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Touareg can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mazda CX-9 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.7 (petrol) | 2.5 - 6.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Touareg is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 174 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 360 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.9 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 - 12.9 | 8.3 - 16.4 | |
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Mazda CX-9 petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touareg. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mazda CX-9 is larger. Mazda CX-9 is 34 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2852 litres | 1570 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-9 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. This could mean that the Mazda CX-9 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-9 (by 1282 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-9 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`013 | ~ 2`979 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 6800 | |
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