2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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Picture of the 2023 Mazda CX-9

2023 Mazda
CX-9

MSRP*: $38,750 to $48,460
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Mazda CX-9. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Telluride and the Mazda CX-9.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Telluride as you will with the Mazda CX-9, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia Telluride is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-9.

Dimensions
The Kia Telluride is a little wider than the Mazda CX-9, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Kia Telluride takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-9.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-9, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-9 for pulling heavy loads. The Kia Telluride has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Telluride doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
The Kia Telluride offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-9, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Kia Telluride has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-9.