2025 Jeep Compass vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Jeep Compass

2025 Jeep
Compass

MSRP*: $25,900 to $32,395
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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 24 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 59.8 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 173.4 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 73.8 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.2 in
Rear 38.5 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 Jeep Compass than the Mazda CX-9. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Compass and the Mazda CX-9.

Convenience
The Mazda CX-9 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Compass, making it more convenient to drive.

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

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

Handling
The Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass for pulling heavy loads. The Jeep Compass has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

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

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