2012 Nissan Quest vs. 2013 Mazda CX-09
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-09 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-09 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (269 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-09 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1 kg more than 2013 Mazda CX-09.
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, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-09 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Quest | 2013 Mazda CX-09 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Quest | CX-09 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5108 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1728 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
