Land Rover Discovery Sport vs. Mazda CX-9
In comparing the Land Rover Discovery Sport to the Mazda CX-9, The Mazda CX-9 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Discovery Sport versus the Mazda CX-9, the Mazda CX-9 is a better car than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Land Rover Discovery Sport versus Mazda CX-9 Pricing
A used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from $48,050 to $58,110 while a used 2023 Mazda CX-9 is priced between $39,474 to $50,317. For a new model, the Land Rover Discovery Sport's price is between $48,803 and $58,854, with the Mazda CX-9 priced between $39,384 and $50,092.
Land Rover Discovery Sport versus Mazda CX-9 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 7.2 out of 10 while the Mazda CX-9's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Discovery Sport being ranked 14 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Mazda CX-9 being ranked 7 out of 25 Best Midsize SUVs.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the Mazda CX-9 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Discovery Sport is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 407 miles. The CX-9 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. The Discovery Sport uses premium unleaded, and the CX-9 uses regular unleaded.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity, while the Mazda CX-9 has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Mazda CX-9 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$48,803 - $58,854
Used Asking Price:
$48,050 - $58,110
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
47.5%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$39,384 - $50,092
Used Asking Price:
$39,474 - $50,317
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.3%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Rankings
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
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9 out of / 29Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value
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14 out of / 29Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
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24 out of / 67Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
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27 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67iSeeCars Rankings
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6 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
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7 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 61Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 61Ranking
10 out of / 28Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value
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10 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
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13 out of / 61Ranking
15 out of / 31SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value
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16 out of / 31Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value
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42 out of / 61Ranking
45 out of / 61Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Mazda’s CX-9 is a three-row crossover SUV that’s slightly smaller but more engaging to drive than most of its direct competitors.
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
- Outstanding standard features make CX-9 a near-premium vehicle
- The Turbocharged engine is a reviewer’s favorite
- Aging infotainment setup
- Smaller than most of its segment peers
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Trim Levels
P250 S, P250 S R-Dynamic, P250 SE, P250 SE R-Dynamic
Trim Levels
Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Signature, Touring, Touring Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
320 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 407 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
23.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 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:
150.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4409 lbs
Width:
86.9 inches
Height:
69 inches
Length:
199.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/60R18