Mazda CX-9 2009 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 12.4 | |
| Mazda CX-9 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-9 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. Note, however, that this Mazda CX-9 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mazda CX-9 is larger, but slightly lower. 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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 487 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2852 litres | 1570 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`964 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 6400 | |
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