Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda CX-9 Comparison

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    Mazda CX-9

    2024 Hyundai
    Santa Fe
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    CX-9
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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    8.0
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ACTIVE CRDi (AWD)
    Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    67L
    375 to 704 km
    72L - 74L
    605 to 651 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $44,700 - $79,795
    $47,600 - $74,400
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    CarExpert's Take

    Mike Costello
    Senior Contributor
    Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Stylish and well thought-out interior
    • Strong, efficient diesel loves road trips
    • Balanced ride and handling tune
    Misses
    • No hybrid option for Active grade
    • Active also misses bigger touchscreen
    • Fairly limited third-row space
    James Wong
    Production Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lots of metal for the money
    • Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
    • Comfortable and refined
    Misses
    • Piddly old infotainment display
    • No 360 camera or front sensors
    • No third-row air vents

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$695)
    • Metallic Paint (+$695)
    • Metallic Paint Special (+$695)

    Colours Available

    The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.

    • Abyss Black
    • Taiga Brown
    • Magnetic Force
    • Glacier White
    • Lagoon Blue
    • Rain Forest
    • Typhoon Silver

    Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.

    For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:

    • Machine Grey metallic*
    • Polymetal Grey metallic*
    • Soul Red Crystal metallic*
    • Snowflake White Pearl mica
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Titanium Flash mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica

    *Premium finishes cost $495

    Specs

    Type
    TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 34702488
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L2.5L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2416
    Power
    132kW - 200kW170kW
    Power RPM
    3800 - 64005000
    Torque
    265Nm - 440Nm420Nm
    Torque RPM
    500 - 50002000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 1610.5

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