Volkswagen Touareg vs Mazda CX-9 Comparison

Volkswagen Touareg

Mazda CX-9

How they stack

Our Take

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Touareg

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CX-9

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CarExpert Score

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8.5

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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE

Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

75L - 90L

248 to 666 km

72L - 74L

605 to 651 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$86,790 - $129,990

$47,600 - $74,400

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CarExpert's Take

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Excellent value
Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
Versatility of air suspension

Misses

Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
Lacks the badge cred of German rivals

James Wong

Marketplace 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

Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)

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

Colours Available

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

Reviews

8.5

2025 Volkswagen Touareg review

With a mix of high-end tech and a reasonable price, the Touareg 210TDI R-Line is an excellent alternative to the luxury SUV establishment.

Scott Collie

8.2

2023 Mazda CX-9 Sport review

Mazda's largest SUV may be on its farewell tour, but even the base CX-9 has plenty to offer to Aussie families wanting bang for buck.

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
2967 - 2995		2488
Size (L)
3.0L		2.5L
Induction
TURBO V6		TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
24		16
Power
170kW - 250kW		170kW
Power RPM
4000 - 5300		5000
Torque
450Nm - 600Nm		420Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 1750		2000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
11.2 - 16.3		10.5

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