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): | 12.9 | 12.4 | |
| Mazda CX-9 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-9 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 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. | |||
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): | 2`062 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 5800 | |
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