Mazda CX-9 vs. Hyundai Veracruz Review

Cost
When it comes to fuel economy, the Hyundai Veracruz and the Mazda don't differ much. The Mazda CX-9 won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the Hyundai Veracruz will. In terms of MSRP, the Mazda CX-9 doesn't cost much less than the Hyundai Veracruz.

Utility
The Mazda and the Hyundai Veracruz can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Hyundai Veracruz outpulls the CX-9 by a massive margin.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Mazda CX-9 for a fill-up about as often as the Hyundai Veracruz.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Hyundai Veracruz offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Mazda CX-9 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Hyundai Veracruz, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9's tank is almost the same size as the Hyundai's, though the Veracruz's is a tad bigger. The Hyundai Veracruz and the Mazda CX-9 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Hyundai Veracruz and the Mazda CX-9 most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Veracruz's engine isn't much bigger than the CX-9's. The Hyundai has no lessons to learn with respect to pickup from the Mazda CX-9.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Veracruz's.