2009 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda CX-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda CX-9 would be higher. At 3,724 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 101 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 841 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-9.
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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara 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 | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | CX-9 | Navara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3724 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
