Mazda CX-9 2007 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 263 HP | 257 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 6 HP more power than Chrysler Pacifica, but torque is 16 NM less than Chrysler Pacifica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 12.3 | |
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The Mazda CX-9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-9 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Pacifica, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-9 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Pacifica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Pacifica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Volkswagen Routan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Pacifica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Pacifica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mazda CX-9 is 2 cm longer than the Chrysler Pacifica, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 487 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2852 litres | 2250 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda CX-9 has more luggage space (by 117 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-9 (by 602 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`635 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 2600 | |
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