2013 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Mazda CX-09
To start off, both 2013 Honda Pilot and 2013 Mazda CX-09 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 22 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-09 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 6 kg more than 2013 Mazda CX-09.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mazda CX-09. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-09 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Pilot | 2013 Mazda CX-09 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Pilot | CX-09 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2068 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4861 mm | 5108 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1846 mm | 1728 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2775 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
