Compare 2019 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Mazda CX-9

2019 GMC Acadia
2019 Mazda CX-9
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AWD 4-Door Denali
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali 17 25 $45,315 $47,500
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1 21 25 $33,199 $34,800
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2 21 25 $35,488 $37,200
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1 17 25 $39,209 $41,100
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2 17 25 $41,880 $43,900
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali 18 25 $43,407 $45,500
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL 21 26 $28,971 $29,000
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1 21 26 $31,291 $32,800
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2 21 26 $33,580 $35,200
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1 21 26 $36,252 $38,000
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2 18 25 $39,972 $41,900
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Grand Touring AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CX-9 Grand Touring AWD 20 26 $40,335 $42,640
CX-9 Grand Touring FWD 22 28 $38,633 $40,840
CX-9 Signature AWD 20 26 $42,913 $45,365
CX-9 Sport AWD 20 26 $32,243 $34,080
CX-9 Sport FWD 22 28 $30,541 $32,280
CX-9 Touring AWD 20 26 $35,127 $37,130
CX-9 Touring FWD 22 28 $33,425 $35,330

Pricing

Invoice Price
$45,315
$40,335

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$47,500
$42,640

Monthly Payment Estimate
$792 / month
$711 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
6.0
6.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2019 GMC Acadia doesn’t stand out but is a solid choice for those who only need a third row occasionally. The 2019 Mazda CX-9 delivers heavily on style, but it’s just adequate in other respects.

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Fuel Economy

City
17 mpg 20 mpg

Highway
25 mpg 26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)
42.9 40.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 58.1

Front Leg Room (in)
41 41

Passenger Volume (ft³)
143.8 135.1

Third Head Room (in)
37.2 35.4

Front Hip Room (in)
55.7 56.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 53.1

Second Leg Room (in)
39.7 39.4

Front Head Room (in)
40.3 -

Passenger Capacity
6 7

Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 57.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.4 57.9

Third Leg Room (in)
31.1 29.7

Second Head Room (in)
39.6 -

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.20 -

Length, Overall (in)
193.6 199.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -

Height, Overall (in)
66 67.6

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 31.7

Track Width, Rear (in)
64.5 65.2

Wheelbase (in)
112.5 115.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.4 77.5

Track Width, Front (in)
64.5 65.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
79 71.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - 21.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
12.8 14.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 40.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 50.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
41.7 38.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 58.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 30.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 84.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.9 12.8

Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.9 12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22 19.5

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 38.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size
T135/70R18 Compact

Front Tire Order Code
QNU NA

Spare Tire Order Code
ZCD NA

Rear Tire Size
P235/55R20 P255/50VR20

Rear Tire Order Code
QNU NA

Front Tire Size
P235/55R20 P255/50VR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4000 3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4000 3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
400 350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
400 350

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3956 4383

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x 8.0 20 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x 8.0 20 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 4.5 Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V6 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
271 @ 5000 310 @ 2000

Engine Order Code
LGX NA

Displacement
3.6L/222 2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 6600 227 @ 5000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20 23

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 26

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 20

Transmission

Trans Order Code
M7U NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.87 4.41

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.00

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 3.49

Clutch Size (in)
NA -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.45

Trans Type
6 6

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 1.99

Summary

Vehicle Name
GMC Acadia Mazda CX-9

Body Style
4 Door i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.8 7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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