2024 Ford
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2023 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 21 - 25 MPG | 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 181 - 250 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 2,200 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.7 in | 199.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.3 in | 77.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 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.
Comfort
The Ford Bronco Sport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-9, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Bronco Sport 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.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Bronco Sport 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). Clearly, the Ford Bronco Sport is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-9, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco Sport 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 Ford Bronco Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.
Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport 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 Ford Bronco Sport for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.
Powertrain
The Ford Bronco Sport has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-9, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Ford Bronco Sport has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Bronco Sport has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-9, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.