2009 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2009 Audi A6

To start off, both 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,725 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 21 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 211 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 Audi A6. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mazda CX-9 2009 Audi A6
Make Mazda Audi
Model CX-9 A6
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3725 cc 3123 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 273 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 13.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1329 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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