Mazda CX-9 2009 vs Audi Q7 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi Q7, but torque is 7 NM more than Audi Q7. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 12.1 | |
| Mazda CX-9 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-9 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
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 Audi Q7 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q7 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: | 5.09 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mazda CX-9 is smaller. Mazda CX-9 and Audi Q7 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 487 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2852 litres | 2035 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-9 (by 817 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-9 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi Q7, which means Mazda CX-9 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`964 | 3`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 15 600 | |
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