2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport

MSRP*: $83,600 to $180,300
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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 16 - 19 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 83.5 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 543-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 626 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 6,614 - 8,200 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 194.7 - 198.9 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 80.6 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 39.9 - 40.3 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.4 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.8 - 39.3 in
Rear 39.0 - 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport than the Mazda CX-9. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-9, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is much wider than the Mazda CX-9, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-9, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-9 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-9.

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

Utility
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.