2012 Mazda 5 vs. 2012 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2012 Mazda 5 and 2012 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 5 | 2012 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 5 | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1568 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1615 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
