2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-9.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Odyssey | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
