2024 Audi Q5 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q5

2024 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,300 to $58,500
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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 22 - 23 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-9 than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. 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 Audi Q5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Mazda CX-9, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Audi Q5 is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-9.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 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 Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-9, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Audi Q5 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-9 for pulling heavy loads. The Audi Q5 has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-9.