2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage 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 3,727 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (268 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.
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, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (269 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2009 Mazda CX-9 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sportage | CX-9 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 269 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |