2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2008 Mazda CX-9 and 2008 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (271 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2008 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (370 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm). This means 2008 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | CX-9 | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3726 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
