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2021 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2021 Toyota Venza

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Mazda CX-9 and 2021 Toyota Venza contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Mazda CX-9 and the 2021 Toyota Venza.

In comparing the 2021 Mazda CX-9's and the 2021 Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The 2021 Toyota Venza has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2021 Mazda CX-9 and 2021 Toyota Venza have the same Based on this comparison of the 2021 Mazda CX-9's and the 2021 Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2021 Mazda CX-9 ranges from $20,989 to $31,416 while a used 2021 Toyota Venza is priced between $22,969 to $35,369.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 loses 50.7 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota Venza loses 38 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Venza retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Mazda CX-9.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda CX-9 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Toyota Venza's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Mazda CX-9 being ranked 8 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Toyota Venza being ranked 1 out of 31 Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Venza is 7.9 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Mazda CX-9’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota Venza base engine makes 219 horsepower. The CX-9 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. The Venza is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. This gives the 2021 Toyota Venza the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Mazda CX-9. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Mazda CX-9, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2021 Toyota Venza, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Mazda CX-9 and the 2021 Toyota Venza have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2021 Mazda CX-9
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

34160

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

32108

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27000 - 37580

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

32670

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

38453

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

32670 - 51225

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

26311

Price Range:

20989 - 31416

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

28757

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

22434 - 40434

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

209

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

67562

# Good or Great Deals:

139

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

29202

Price Range:

22969 - 35369

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

29790

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

24642 - 37167

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

351

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

64144

# Good or Great Deals:

226

Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Mazda CX-9

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.7 - 12.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.16

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Venza

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2693813543235786

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.1 - 26.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.3125805062421434

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

3.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

2.8 - 15.9

Mazda CX-9 Rankings

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 17

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 16

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 10

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 16

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

5 / 17

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

19 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

20 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

21 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

22 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

25 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

26 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 34

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

28 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

29 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

30 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

31 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

31 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

31 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

44 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

53 / 67

Toyota Venza Rankings

Best Family Hybrid SUVs

1 / 36

Safest Hybrid SUVs

1 / 36

Best Family Hybrid Crossover SUVs

1 / 31

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs

1 / 31

Best Family Hybrid Midsize SUVs

1 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

1 / 12

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid SUVs Under $40k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 3

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid SUVs for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid SUVs

2 / 36

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs

2 / 14

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 14

Most Reliable Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $40k

3 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Under $40k

3 / 9

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

6 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 36

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs

9 / 36

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

9 / 32

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

9 / 28

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

9 / 14

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

13 / 31

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

13 / 14

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

14 / 14

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 14

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

14 / 14

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

17 / 36

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

18 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

23 / 31

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 36

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

26 / 36

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

26 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 31

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

30 / 36

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

30 / 36

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

31 / 36

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

2021 Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels

Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Signature, Sport, Touring

2021 Toyota Venza Trim Levels

LE, Limited, XLE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

320 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

219 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 28 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

418 / 532 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


40 / 37 / 39

Range (city/hwy):

580 / 537 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

71.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

149.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Cargo Space:

28.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

55.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

127.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4236 lbs

Width:

77.5 inches

Height:

69 inches

Length:

199.4 inches

Wheelbase:

115.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3847 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

65.9 inches

Length:

186.6 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Gray

Machine Gray Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Coastal Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow

White

Blizzard Pearl

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Boulder

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