2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,727 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (269 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-9. 2009 Mazda CX-9 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda CX-9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Mazda CX-9 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | CX-9 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3727 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 269 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |