Compare 2012 GMC Acadia vs 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 GMC Acadia
2012 Mazda CX-9
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AWD 4-Door Denali
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali 16 23 $44,469 $46,810
Acadia AWD 4-Door SL 16 23 $33,093 $34,835
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE 16 23 $35,444 $37,310
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT1 16 23 $39,007 $41,060
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT2 16 23 $39,866 $41,965
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali 17 24 $42,569 $44,810
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL 17 24 $31,193 $32,835
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE 17 24 $33,544 $35,310
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT1 17 24 $37,107 $39,060
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT2 17 24 $37,966 $39,965
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AWD 4-Door Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Grand Touring 16 22 $33,230 $35,125
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Sport 16 22 $29,439 $31,115
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Touring 16 22 $31,254 $33,035
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Grand Touring 17 24 $31,917 $33,735
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Sport 17 24 $28,125 $29,725
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Touring 17 24 $29,941 $31,645
Pricing
Invoice Price
$44,469
$33,230
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$46,810
$35,125
Monthly Payment Estimate
$780 / month
$585 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 GMC Acadia: better for people than a big SUV, better looking than a minivan. The 2012 Mazda CX-9 is a little more enjoyable to drive than most crossovers its size, while it manages three rows of seating, a plush cabin, and decent comfort.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.9 59.4
Third Leg Room (in)
33.2 32.4
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 39.0
Passenger Capacity
7 7
Third Hip Room (in)
48.3 43.7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.1 58.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 40.9
Third Head Room (in)
38.1 35.4
Front Hip Room (in)
57.8 56.5
Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 56.9
Second Leg Room (in)
36.9 39.8
Front Head Room (in)
38.5 39.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
154.0 139.4
Second Hip Room (in)
57.9 56.0
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - 31.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.2 76.2
Track Width, Front (in)
67.1 65.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.4 8.0
Length, Overall (in)
200.7 200.2
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - 47.3
Height, Overall (in)
69.9 68.0
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 31.3
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.1 64.7
Wheelbase (in)
118.9 113.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
68.9 48.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 58.5
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
116.9 100.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA 19.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
24.1 17.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 46.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 48.9
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.8 12.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 12.6 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 20.1
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 16.3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 37.4
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.89 3.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A
Tires
Front Tire Size
P255/55R20 P245/50R20
Spare Tire Size
Compact T155/90R18
Front Tire Order Code
QQD N/A
Spare Tire Order Code
NA N/A
Rear Tire Size
P255/55R20 P245/50R20
Rear Tire Order Code
QQD N/A
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
780 525
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5200 3500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4857 4546
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x 7.5 20 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x 7.5 20 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 14.1
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 110
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6300 273 @ 6250
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
SIDI Electronic Fuel Injectino
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 3400 270 @ 4250
Engine Order Code
LLT NA
Displacement
3.6L/220 3.7L/227
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 16
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 22
Transmission
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.85
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.37
Trans Order Code
MH6 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.46
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.15
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.68
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 4.14
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.55
Trans Type
6 6
Summary
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle
Vehicle Name
GMC Acadia Mazda CX-9
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Over Strut Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 3
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 9.6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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