Mazda CX-9 2009 vs Ford Explorer 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 344 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 60 HP more power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 13.5 | |
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The Mazda CX-9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-9 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Explorer, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-9 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda CX-9) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Explorer) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.83 m | |
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Mazda CX-9 is larger, but lower. Mazda CX-9 is 15 cm longer than the Ford Explorer, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-9 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 487 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2852 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-9 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Explorer. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`964 | 2`808 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | no data | |
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