2020 Mazda CX-9 vs 2020 Volvo XC90

2020 Mazda CX-9

2020 Volvo XC90

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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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T5 AWD Momentum 7 Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 T5 AWD Momentum 7 Passenger	20	27	$47,799	$50,850
XC90 T5 AWD R-Design 7 Passenger	20	27	$55,084	$58,600
XC90 T5 FWD Momentum 7 Passenger	21	30	$45,449	$48,350
XC90 T5 FWD R-Design 7 Passenger	21	30	$52,734	$56,100
XC90 T6 AWD Inscription 6 Passenger	18	26	$59,314	$63,100
XC90 T6 AWD Inscription 7 Passenger	18	26	$58,844	$62,600
XC90 T6 AWD Momentum 6 Passenger	18	26	$53,392	$56,800
XC90 T6 AWD Momentum 7 Passenger	18	26	$52,922	$56,300
XC90 T6 AWD R-Design 7 Passenger	18	26	$58,280	$62,000
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription 6 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$69,372	$73,800
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription 7 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$68,902	$73,300
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum 6 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$63,450	$67,500
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum 7 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$62,980	$67,000
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design 7 Passenger	N/A	N/A	$68,338	$72,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,104

$47,799

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,450

$50,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$724 / month

$848 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.3

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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 Volvo XC90 gets a few tweaks, but remains a stylish, practical, and safe luxury SUV.

TCC Likes

Very attractive
Well-done interior
Good safety gear

Proudly Scandinavian, inside and out
Simple and sophisticated interior
Tablet-like touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Lousy infotainment
Cramped third-row and cargo space
Limited lineup

Not a performance SUV
Base powertrain lacks potency
Some flimsy materials in the cabin

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.4

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

135.8

103.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

57.7

Third Leg Room (in)

29.7

31.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.1

44.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

56.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

35.4

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

46.9

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

65.8

Wheelbase (in)

115.3

117.5

Liftover Height (in)

31.7

30.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.5

79.1

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

65.7

Length, Overall (in)

199.4

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

69.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.2

47.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

50.5

49.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.2

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 1 (ft³)

71.2

65.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

21.5

21.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.4

12.6

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

13.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

18.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4388

4394

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

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

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.22

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-9

Volvo XC90

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

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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