Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Ford to the dealership as the Mazda. The Mazda CX-9 pales in comparison to the Ford Escape Hybrid with respect to fuel economy. As far as MSRP, the Escape Hybrid costs approximately as much as the Mazda CX-9 (though the Mazda CX-9 is a bit cheaper). The Mazda CX-9 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Ford Escape Hybrid. The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
The Mazda will definitely prove more practical than the Ford Escape Hybrid for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Mazda CX-9 outpulls the Escape Hybrid by a massive margin.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mazda CX-9 than with the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Escape Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda CX-9 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Ford Escape Hybrid does.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 is considerably more bulky than the Escape Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the CX-9 than the Ford because of its bigger tank. The Ford Escape Hybrid fits in smaller parking spaces than the Mazda CX-9. The Mazda CX-9's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Ford Escape Hybrid may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Mazda CX-9 packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Ford and the Mazda CX-9 likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Escape Hybrid's engine is significantly smaller than the Mazda CX-9's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Mazda CX-9 packs quite a punch compared to the Escape Hybrid regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Mazda CX-9 and the Ford Escape Hybrid have the same basic warranty.