2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 511 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-9.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-9 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 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, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2009 Mazda CX-9 | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Grand Caravan | CX-9 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |