2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

2025 Chevrolet
Equinox

MSRP*: $28,600 to $35,000
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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 Info not available 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 183.2 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 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 Chevrolet Equinox offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-9. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Equinox and the Mazda CX-9.

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). Clearly, the Chevrolet Equinox is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-9, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Equinox 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 Chevrolet Equinox, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Equinox has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

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

Utility
The Chevrolet Equinox has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Equinox has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-9, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.