A crossover SUV is a practical choice for your next vehicle, whether you want a vehicle with optimal fuel efficiency or one with enough space for your next road trip. Both the Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 offer high-quality performance, premium interior comforts, and advanced safety and technology features. If you're deciding between these two top-rated SUVs, this guide will help you to compare their features and differences.

Performance

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 differ regarding their powertrain options under the hood. The CX-5 comes equipped with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and produces 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. The available turbocharged four-cylinder engine comes standard on upper trims and outputs 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. With 93 octane premium unleaded fuel, the turbocharged engine has more power, as it generates 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. Both engines come with a six-speed automatic transmission.

In the CX-9, you'll find a standard 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine on all models. Like the turbocharged engine in the CX-5, this engine produces 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque as standard or 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium octane fuel. It also comes with a six-speed automatic transmission.

All-wheel drive comes standard in both the Mazda CX-5 and CX-9. The i-Activ AWD system actively monitors the road conditions to adjust the power that it sends to each wheel, which helps the vehicle to maintain maximum traction on slippery or wet roads.

Towing

While you can use both SUVs for towing, the Mazda CX-9 offers a higher maximum towing capacity for heavier jobs, as it can tow up to 3,500 lbs. In comparison, the Mazda CX-5 has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. While this capacity is more than enough for your jet ski, snowmobile, or small camping trailer, the Mazda CX-9 will allow you to pull heavier items, such as larger trailers or small campers.

Fuel Economy

If you're hoping for some relief at the pump, you can't go wrong with the 2022 Mazda CX-5 or CX-9. You should choose the CX-5 model with a base 2.5-liter engine for the best fuel economy. This engine gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Those numbers drop slightly in the CX-5 with the turbocharged engine, which gets ratings of 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. In comparison, the Mazda CX-9 gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Space

One of the biggest differences between the Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 is their size. The 2022 Mazda CX-9 is the larger SUV and has seating for up to seven passengers. In addition, it has 60/40 split fold-down second-row seats and 50/50 split fold-down third-row seats. The Mazda CX-5 has room for five passengers with 40/20/40 split fold-down second-row seats. Both SUVs offer roughly the same amount of legroom for front-seat and second-row passengers.

You'll also get more cargo space in the 2022 Mazda CX-9. When you fold down both the second and third rows of seats, it has a maximum cargo volume of 71.2 cu ft. In the CX-5, you'll get up to 59.3 cu ft of cargo volume when you fold down the second-row seats. With this much cargo space, both SUVs offer plenty of room to transport groceries, equipment, luggage, or other items.

Interior Features

Whether you choose a 2022 Mazda CX-5 or CX-9, you'll get plenty of comfort features that will enhance your driving experience. These two SUVs share many interior features, which vary based on the trim that you choose. Both the CX-5 and CX-9 come standard with a push-button start, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and cloth-trimmed seats. You'll get slightly more comfort features in the base CX-9, which comes with three-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats. The upper trims of the CX-5 offer heated seats and dual-zone climate control.

As you go up in trims, both the 2022 Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 add many other features, such as leather-trimmed seats, heated rear seats, and power-adjustable front passenger seating. Some models of both SUVs offer unique interior accents, such as red stitching and seat piping along the upholstery.

Technology

Due to their similar interior cabins, the 2022 CX-5 and CX-9 share many technology features. Both SUVs come standard with a 10.25-inch full-color display and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, so you can access your phone apps and other functions. Both vehicles support Bluetooth hands-free phoning and streaming. Front USB ports come standard in both vehicles, and the upper trims offer additional USB ports in the rear seats.

Both SUVs feature a high-quality sound system to ensure that you can listen to your favorite music or podcasts clearly. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 comes standard with a four-speaker audio system, while the CX-9 offers a six-speaker audio system on the base trim. The upper trims of the CX-5 and CX-9 offer a Bose stereo system with 10 and 12 speakers, respectively.

Safety

No matter which Mazda crossover SUV you drive, you will feel confident behind the wheel. Both the 2022 CX-5 and CX-9 come equipped with dozens of advanced safety features to give you peace of mind when you're on the road. The standard safety features in both SUVs include the following:

• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert: This feature alerts you when there are vehicles or objects in your blind spots or behind your vehicle that you may be unable to see.
• Radar cruise control with stop and go: This Mazda feature adjusts and maintains your speed to keep you at a safe distance from the vehicles in front of your SUV.
• Lane-departure warning: When you unintentionally drift outside a lane line, the SUV will issue a warning to help you safely steer the car back into the center of the lane.
• Hill launch assist: This device helps you to accelerate when you stop on a slope or incline.

Find a 2022 Mazda CX-5 or Mazda CX-9 in Bountiful, Utah

While the 2022 Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 have several noticeable differences, they both offer a reliable performance, luxurious interior comforts, and advanced safety features. You can't go wrong with either SUV. If you want to take one of these vehicles for a test drive, visit our dealership in Bountiful, Utah. At Bountiful Mazda, we're proud to offer one of the largest selections of all-new Mazda vehicles in the greater Salt Lake City area. Browse our online inventory to see the models that we currently have in stock. If you have any more questions, send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.