2023 Mazda CX-9 vs 2022 Mazda CX-5 Pricing, Interior Space, and Performance comparison
September 07 2022,
Mazda has many options on the market right now if you are looking for a sport utility vehicle. Mazda's 2023 Mazda CX-9 and 2022 Mazda CX-5 are likely to be the two most popular sport utility vehicles in its lineup this year. In comparison to the CX-9 which is a three-row midsize SUV, the CX-5 is technically a compact SUV, except it is one of the most spacious in its class.
Obviously, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 will be more expensive than the 2022 Mazda CX-5, but the CX-9 also has more space, more performance, and more features. We aren't going to tell you which of these Mazda SUVs is best, but we will show you how they differ and help you decide which is best for you.
Pricing
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is more expensive than the 2022 Mazda CX-5, as previously mentioned. Pricing in 2022 shows about a $7,000 difference between the two models in terms of starting price, with the top-of-the-line Mazda CX-5 being $7,000 cheaper than the CX-9. The CX-9 starts at $41,300 and comes standard with all-wheel drive, while the CX-5 starts at $30,900 and comes standard with AWD standard as well. The top-of-the-line Signature version of the CX-9 starts at $53,200, while the Mazda CX-5 Signature starts at $43,900.
Interior space
With all seats in place and the rear seats folded down, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 has more cargo space. The 2023 Mazda CX-9 offers 1,082 liters of cargo space behind the second row seats, while the CX-5 offers 871 liters. The CX-9 has 2,017 liters of cargo space when the rear seats are folded, while the CX-5 has 1,680 liters of cargo space. As for passenger space, the Cx-9 offers a third row of seats which is already an impressive advantage, but overall the three-row SUV is more spacious in just about every way.
Performance
In both the Mazda CX-9 and CX-5, a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 227 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. This engine is standard equipment on the CX-9, while it is an option on the CX-5. A non-turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 187 horsepower and 187 pound-feet of torque powers the CX-5. In their respective segments, both Mazda SUVs offer plenty of power and performance, and both deliver some of the fastest accelerations and most confident passing.
Fuel consumption is higher on the CX-9, but it has more power. The CX-5 averages 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers and on the highway it averages 8 liters per 100 kilometers. The CX-9 averages 11.6 l/100 km in the city and 9.9 l/100 km on the highway with the 2.5-litre while the V6 averages 13.8 l/100 km in the city and 10.2 l/100 km on the highway. There’s no doubt the CX-5 is the more efficient option of the two.
Ultimately, the right choice between each model will depend on your needs. Give us a call today to learn more.
