2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD vs. 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport

To start off, both 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 273 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD.

Because 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD 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, both vehicles can yield 366 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD 2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport
Make Mazda Mazda
Model CX-9 CX-9
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3724 cc 3726 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 273 HP 273 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1191 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 5080 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 76 L


 

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