2024 Audi Q3 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q3

2024 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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Picture of the 2023 Mazda CX-9

2023 Mazda
CX-9

MSRP*: $38,750 to $48,460
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 176.6 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-9 than in the Audi Q3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mazda CX-9 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi Q3, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q3 as you will with the Mazda CX-9, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q3 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-9.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q3 is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-9, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q3 has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

Powertrain
The Audi Q3 has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-9, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi Q3 has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-9.