2018 Honda Pilot LX // 2018 Mazda CX-9 GS comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 82% Honda Pilot zone Honda dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 80% Mazda CX-9 zone Mazda dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$40,590	CA$36,400
Fees	CA$1,795	CA$1,895
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$764/month	CA$685/month
Awards	Best mid-size SUV under $50,000 of 2018	-
Powertrain
Engine	-	2.5 l I-4
Power	-	227 hp @ 5,000 rpm (169 kW)
Torque	-	310 lb·ft @ 2,000 rpm (420 N·m)
Induction	-	Turbocharged
Fuel	-	Regular
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	N/A	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	SUV
Category	Mid-size SUV under $50,000	Mid-size SUV under $50,000
Assembly	Lincoln, AL, US	Hiroshima, JP
Generation	3	2
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	10.6 L/100km
Highway	N/A	8.4 L/100km
Combined	N/A	9.6 L/100km
Autonomy	-	750 km
CO₂ emissions	266 g/km	225 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated steering wheel	optional	N/A
Smart key	standard	N/A
Lane departure warning	standard	N/A
Remote engine start	standard	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	standard	N/A
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	not available
Android Auto compatible	standard	not available
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	standard	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	12 m	12 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	N/A	N/A
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P245/60HR18	P255/60HR18
Rear tires	P245/60HR18	P255/60HR18
Safety
Seat belts	8	7
Dimensions / Weight
Length	N/A	N/A
Width	2,029 mm (80″)	1,969 mm (78″)
Height	1,773 mm (70″)	1,717 mm (68″)
Wheelbase	2,819 mm (111″)	2,931 mm (115″)
Front track	1,684 mm (66″)	1,659 mm (65″)
Rear track	1,684 mm (66″)	1,656 mm (65″)
Weight	N/A	1,834 kg (4,043 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	8	7
Trunk	between 524 l and 3,087 l	between 408 l and 2,016 l
Fuel tank	74 l (16 gal)	72 l (16 gal)
Towing capacity	1,588 kg (3,501 lb)	1,588 kg (3,501 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	7.2 s	8.3 s (estimated)
80-120 km/h	5.2 s	5.2 s (estimated)
Top speed	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	45 m	40 m (estimated)
Warranty
Base warranty	3 years/60,000 km	3 years/unlimited
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	5 years/unlimited
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	5/10	5/10
Reliability	6/10	8/10
Safety	10/10	N/A
Infotainment	7/10	8/10
Driving	8/10	8/10
Overall	9/10	8/10
Average	82%	80%

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