2020 Mazda CX-9 vs 2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Mazda CX-9

2020 Subaru Ascent

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-9 Grand Touring AWD	20	26	$41,104	$43,450
CX-9 Grand Touring FWD	22	28	$39,306	$41,550
CX-9 Signature AWD	20	26	$43,716	$46,215
CX-9 Sport AWD	20	26	$33,859	$35,790
CX-9 Sport FWD	22	28	$32,064	$33,890
CX-9 Touring AWD	20	26	$35,580	$37,610
CX-9 Touring FWD	22	28	$33,784	$35,710

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8-Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ascent 8-Passenger	21	27	$30,027	$31,995
Ascent Limited 7-Passenger	20	26	$36,735	$39,345
Ascent Limited 8-Passenger	20	26	$36,735	$39,345
Ascent Premium 7-Passenger	21	27	$32,211	$34,395
Ascent Premium 8-Passenger	21	27	$32,211	$34,395
Ascent Touring 7-Passenger	20	26	$41,922	$45,045

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,104

$30,027

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,450

$31,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$724 / month

$533 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 is a crossover SUV that rewards drivers more than it does other passengers.

The 2020 Subaru Ascent is nearly as rational a family hauler as a minivan.

TCC Likes

Very attractive
Well-done interior
Good safety gear

Well-conceived interior
Standard AWD
Lots of safety tech

TCC Dislikes

Lousy infotainment
Cramped third-row and cargo space
Limited lineup

Short on powertrain refinement
Seats a little narrow
Fuel economy just so-so

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

35.4

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.7

57.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

57.2

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

41.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

135.8

153.5

Second Hip Room (in)

57.4

57.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

61.1

Third Leg Room (in)

29.7

31.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.1

45.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

60.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

199.4

196.8

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

71.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

115.3

113.8

Liftover Height (in)

31.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.5

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

84.9

82.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.2

86.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

21.5

19.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.4

17.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.2

45.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

50.5

47.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.2

47.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

58.6

47.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.3

33.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

19.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P245/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

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)

350

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4388

4430

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

277 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/146

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

260 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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

3.23 - 0.75

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

4.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.47

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Summary

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-9

Subaru Ascent

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.8

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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