Mazda CX-9 vs. Land Rover LR2 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 Mazda to the dealership as the Land Rover. In terms of fuel economy, the Land Rover LR2 is somewhat better than the Mazda CX-9, but not by much. In terms of MSRP, the Mazda doesn't cost much less than the LR2.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Mazda CX-9 over the LR2. The Land Rover LR2 outpulls the Mazda CX-9 by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The Land Rover LR2's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Mazda CX-9.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the LR2 offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there really isn't much of a difference. The Mazda CX-9 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Land Rover LR2 does.

Dimensions
The Land Rover's tank is roughly the same size as the Mazda CX-9's, though the CX-9's is a bit bigger. The Land Rover LR2 and the Mazda CX-9 compete for the same parking spaces. The Land Rover LR2's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Mazda CX-9.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the LR2 and the Mazda CX-9 most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Land Rover LR2's engine is substantially smaller than the Mazda CX-9's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the CX-9 will have picked up and gone by the time the Land Rover LR2 finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda CX-9 isn't quite as generous as the Land Rover LR2's.