2023 Hyundai
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2023 Mazda
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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 | 72.1 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 188.4 in | 199.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 77.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 39.5 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 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
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-9, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-9.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid 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 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-9 is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-9, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid as you will in the Mazda CX-9.