Volkswagen Routan (2008 – 2013) vs Mazda CX-9 (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Volkswagen Routan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 283 hp against 273 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 11.8 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. The Mazda CX-9 is the lighter car, from 1,964 kg against 2,040 kg. At 5,144 mm, the Volkswagen Routan is 54 mm longer than the Mazda CX-9.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Routan
2008 – 2013
|
Mazda
CX-9
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 294 hp | 277 hp |
| Torque | 312 – 355 Nm | 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 10.2 s | 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 – 13.1 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,144 mm | 5,090 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,875 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,040 – 2,096 kg | 1,964 – 2,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

