Mazda CX-9 2016 vs Ford Explorer 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Explorer, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 11.2 | |
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The Mazda CX-9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-9 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-9 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: | 224 mm (8.8 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 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: | 5.08 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Mazda CX-9 is 6 cm longer than the Ford Explorer, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-9 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 407 litres | 595 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2017 litres | 2313 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford Explorer has more luggage space (by 188 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`640 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 000 | |
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