2009 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Mercury Mariner 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 28 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
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 Mercury Mariner (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (269 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | CX-9 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3727 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 269 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
