2009 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2009 Volvo S80

To start off, both 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,413 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 418 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 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80
Make Mazda Volvo
Model CX-9 S80
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3724 cc 4413 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 273 HP 311 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5950 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1598 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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