2025 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

2025 Chevrolet
Trax

MSRP*: $20,400 to $24,300
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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 28 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 178.6 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 71.8 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.1 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Chevrolet Trax than the Mazda CX-9. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Trax and the Mazda CX-9.

Convenience
With the Mazda CX-9, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Trax, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Trax is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-9, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Trax 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 Trax, 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 Trax has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

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

Utility
The Chevrolet Trax 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 Trax has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-9.