Mazda CX-9 vs Volkswagen ID.4 (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$165
- CX-9: 26 hp more, 7.0 cu ft more cargo.
- ID.4: $1,027 a year less on energy, 0.2 s quicker to 60.
- CX-9 wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | CX-9 | ID.4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,125 | $40,290 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 201 hp | CX-9 |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 229 lb-ft | CX-9 |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg | 107 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,670 | $643 | ID.4 |
| EV range | N/A | 209 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 71.2 cu ft | 64.2 cu ft | CX-9 |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.4 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft | ID.4 |
| Rear legroom | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | CX-9 |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 41.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 199.4 in | 180.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.5 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,409 lb | 4,317 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 6 | 5 | CX-9 |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 6.0 in | CX-9 |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 s tested | 8.0 s estimate | ID.4 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | ID.4 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CX-9 Touring AWD $38,750 | ID.4 Standard RWD $38,995 | $245 |
| ID.4 Standard RWD $38,995 | CX-9 Touring AWD $38,750 | $245 |
Cost to run
ID.4 costs $5,997 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CX-9 | ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,125 | $40,290 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $643 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $3,856 |
| Total, 6 years | $50,142 | $44,146 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: ID.4 wins.
CX-9 wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | ID.4 | 62% |
| Power | CX-9 | 11% |
| Space | CX-9 | 10% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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