2025 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac XT5

2025 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $44,295 to $57,195
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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 18 - 22 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 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 - 310 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 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 Cadillac XT5, 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 Cadillac XT5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac XT5 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). The Cadillac XT5 is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-9.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT5 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 Cadillac XT5, 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 XT5 has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-9, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-9 is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac XT5 has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
The Cadillac XT5 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 XT5 has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-9, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.