2019 Mazda CX-9 vs 2020 Nissan Murano

2019 Mazda CX-9

2020 Nissan Murano

Select style

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

Select style

AWD Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD Platinum	20	28	$42,728	$45,530
Murano AWD S	20	28	$31,292	$33,330
Murano AWD SL	20	28	$38,932	$41,480
Murano AWD SV	20	28	$34,695	$36,960
Murano FWD Platinum	20	28	$41,228	$43,930
Murano FWD S	20	28	$29,793	$31,730
Murano FWD SL	20	28	$37,432	$39,880
Murano FWD SV	20	28	$33,196	$35,360

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,335

$42,728

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,640

$45,530

Monthly Payment Estimate

$711 / month

$759 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Mazda CX-9 delivers heavily on style, but it’s just adequate in other respects.

The 2020 Nissan Murano is stylish and sophisticated, but its powertrain and practicality leave something to be desired.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous sheetmetal
Near-luxury interior
Widely available safety tech

Stylish looks
Supportive seats
Smooth ride

TCC Dislikes

No touchscreen functionality
Not as much space as competitors
Limited options

Not particularly spacious
Interior needs an update
Below average fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

29.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

135.1

102.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.7

55.4

Third Hip Room (in)

40.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.8

Third Head Room (in)

35.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

59.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.4

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

31.7

30.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.5

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

64.6

Length, Overall (in)

199.4

192.4

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

67.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

115.3

111.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

50.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.2

31.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

58.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.3

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

84.9

74.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

21.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.4

31.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/55HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/55HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4383

4137

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

4.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

0.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.49

2.41 - 0.38

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-9

Nissan Murano

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

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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