Mazda CX-9 2009 vs Audi Q7 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda CX-9) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q7) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 33 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 183 NM less than Audi Q7. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-9 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
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): | 2`062 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average  | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 13 800 | |
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