2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda CX-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda CX-9 would be higher.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman 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 Mazda CX-9 (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2007 Mazda CX-9 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mazda CX-9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | CX-9 | Countryman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1561 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 47 L |
