2023 Audi
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2023 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 22 - 23 MPG | 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 54.1 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 201 - 261 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 4,400 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 184.3 in | 199.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.5 in | 77.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-9 than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Mazda CX-9 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 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). Whether you pick the Audi Q5 or the Mazda CX-9, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 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 Q5, 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 Q5 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 Q5 has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.
Powertrain
The Audi Q5 has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-9, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Audi Q5 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 Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-9.