2009 Infiniti EX vs. 2009 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti EX 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 Infiniti EX (293 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti EX weights approximately 539 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti EX | 2009 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
| Model | EX | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
