2007 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2007 Audi S4 and 2007 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Because 2007 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2007 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | S4 | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
