Mazda CX-9 vs. Saturn OUTLOOK Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mazda CX-9 and the Saturn OUTLOOK quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Saturn and the CX-9 have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the CX-9. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mazda CX-9 isn't much more powerful than the OUTLOOK.

Utility
The Saturn OUTLOOK will quite certainly prove handier than the CX-9 for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Mazda CX-9 for a fill-up more often than the Saturn OUTLOOK because of its tank size and fuel economy.

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

Dimensions
The CX-9's tank is approximately the same size as the Saturn OUTLOOK's, though the OUTLOOK's is somewhat larger. The Mazda and the OUTLOOK compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Mazda CX-9 to the dealership as the Saturn. With respect to fuel economy, the Saturn OUTLOOK is a tad better than the Mazda CX-9, but not by much. The Mazda CX-9 pales in comparison to the Saturn with respect to gas mileage. Regarding MSRP, the Mazda CX-9 doesn't cost much less than the Saturn.

Warranty
The OUTLOOK and the Mazda CX-9 have the same basic warranty.