2018 Mazda CX-9 vs 2018 Volvo XC90

2018 Mazda CX-9

2018 Volvo XC90

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-9 Grand Touring AWD	20	26	$39,996	$42,270
CX-9 Grand Touring FWD	22	28	$38,294	$40,470
CX-9 Signature AWD	20	26	$41,930	$44,315
CX-9 Sport AWD	20	26	$32,111	$33,930
CX-9 Sport FWD	22	28	$30,409	$32,130
CX-9 Touring AWD	20	26	$34,788	$36,760
CX-9 Touring FWD	22	28	$33,086	$34,960

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T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	28	$46,154	$49,100
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	28	$51,230	$54,500
XC90 T5 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	22	28	$46,154	$49,100
XC90 T5 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	22	28	$50,854	$54,100
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	29	$44,086	$46,900
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	29	$49,162	$52,300
XC90 T5 FWD 7-Passenger Momentum	22	29	$44,086	$46,900
XC90 T5 FWD 7-Passenger R-Design	22	29	$48,786	$51,900
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Inscription	20	27	$55,883	$59,450
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	20	27	$51,089	$54,350
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	20	27	$54,473	$57,950
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Inscription	N/A	N/A	$65,847	$70,050
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Momentum	N/A	N/A	$61,053	$64,950
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger R-Design	N/A	N/A	$64,437	$68,550
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Excellence	N/A	N/A	$98,606	$104,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,996

$46,154

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,270

$49,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$705 / month

$818 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 meets or exceeds expectations for what a mainstream three-row crossover can be. Have you seen it?

The 2018 Volvo XC90 is the crossover success that brought new buyers into the brand. Its mix of good looks and excellent tech make it a major player now.

TCC Likes

Remarkable exterior style
Flexible interior
Better advanced safety features

Impressive standard safety features
Beautiful interior
Very good infotainment system

TCC Dislikes

...but it’s not a touchscreen
Cramped interior for its size
Not as many options as others

We’re not sold on six-figure top models
Base powertrain lacks passing power
Second and third row seats could use more padding

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

40.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

56.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

35.4

Front Hip Room (in)

56.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

57.4

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

135.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

57.7

Third Leg Room (in)

29.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

Length, Overall (in)

199.4

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

69.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

115.3

117.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.5

79.1

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.4

35.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

58.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

84.9

80.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.2

35.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

21.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.2

47.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.2

65.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

50.5

49.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

18.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4361

4394

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

258 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/120

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.49

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.22

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-9

Volvo XC90

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.7

7.3

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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