2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2007 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (338 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm). This means 2007 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Tucson | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
