2009 Hyundai Veracruz vs 2008 Mazda CX-9

2009 Hyundai Veracruz

2008 Mazda CX-9

Select style

AWD 4-Door GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veracruz AWD 4-Door GLS	15	22	$27,364	$28,845
Veracruz AWD 4-Door Limited	15	22	$33,366	$35,995
Veracruz FWD 4-Door GLS	16	23	$25,766	$27,145
Veracruz FWD 4-Door Limited	16	23	$31,802	$34,295

Select style

AWD 4-Door Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Grand Touring	15	21	$32,041	$34,655
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Sport	15	21	$28,393	$30,700
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Touring	15	21	$30,435	$32,915
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Grand Touring	16	22	$30,842	$33,355
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$27,194	$29,400
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Touring	16	22	$29,236	$31,615

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,364

$32,041

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,845

$34,655

Monthly Payment Estimate

$481 / month

$578 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

Read Our Full Review

8.6

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz is an impressive SUV for the price, but it’s no Lexus.

The 2008 Mazda CX-9 may be the best-driving full-size seven-passenger crossover out there. It is certainly one of the best looking and appointed.

TCC Likes

Numerous conveniences and creature comforts
Available in either front- or all-wheel drive
Affluent interior appointments and styling

Dynamic feel
Anti-bread loaf styling
Engaging, useful three-row interior

TCC Dislikes

Uninspiring driving performance
No optional backup camera
Limited storage behind third-row seating

Not as large as the largest full-size crossovers
Small center console
May be too sporty for some

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

56.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

39.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.6

139.2

Second Hip Room (in)

57.4

56.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.6

59.4

Third Leg Room (in)

31.5

32.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.9

39.0

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

45.6

43.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.2

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

36.1

35.4

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

56.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

68.9

68.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.7

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

110.4

113.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

31.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.6

76.2

Track Width, Front (in)

65.7

65.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

8.0

Length, Overall (in)

190.6

199.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

47.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

48.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

40.0

48.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

86.8

100.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

19.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

13.4

17.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

46.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.6

20.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

41.2

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

16.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

3.1

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/50R20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/65R17

P245/50R20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T155/90R18

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4431

4528

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7

20 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7

20 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.1

11.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

110

Engine

Displacement

3.8L/231

3.7L/227.4

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6000

273 @ 6250

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

257 @ 4500

270 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Shiftronic

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.46

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.15

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veracruz

Mazda CX-9

Body Style

4 Door Sport Utility

4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.67

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.06

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2009 Hyundai Veracruz vs 2008 Mazda CX-9

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare