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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.

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2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Mazda CX-9

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

9 / 29

Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 29
14 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

24 / 67

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

27 / 67
33 / 67

iSeeCars Rankings

6 / 25
7 / 31
7 / 25
7 / 15
8 / 61
9 / 31
9 / 25
9 / 21
10 / 61
10 / 28

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 25
11 / 31
11 / 25
13 / 61
15 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

16 / 31

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

42 / 61
45 / 61

Summary 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.

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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