2011 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2006 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda CX-9 | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | CX-9 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1964 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
