2013 Mazda CX-09 vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA

To start off, both 2013 Mazda CX-09 and 2013 Nissan ALTIMA 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 3 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (266 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-09 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-09 weights approximately 551 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. 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, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-09 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Mazda CX-09 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
Make Mazda Nissan
Model CX-09 ALTIMA
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3726 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 269 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic CVT
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2062 kg 1511 kg
Vehicle Length 5108 mm 4864 mm
Vehicle Width 1936 mm 1829 mm
Vehicle Height 1728 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2875 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 68 L


 

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