2024 Cadillac XT4 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT4

2024 Cadillac
XT4

MSRP*: $37,895 to $44,495
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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 22 - 23 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 48.9 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 235-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, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 181.1 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front info not available
Rear 39.5 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.3 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
The Cadillac XT4 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-9, with comparable 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 Cadillac XT4.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac XT4 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 Cadillac XT4 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-9.

Dimensions
The Cadillac XT4 is a little narrower than the Mazda CX-9, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Cadillac XT4, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.

Handling
The Cadillac XT4 has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Cadillac XT4 will do just as well as the Mazda CX-9, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Cadillac XT4 has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT4 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
The Cadillac XT4 has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT4 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-9.