Audi Q3 vs Mazda CX-9
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2023 Mazda CX-9
Overview
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S line | Touring |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2023 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,700 | $38,750 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $1,428 (best) | $8,980 |
| Median listing price | $46,583 | $26,800 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $53,898 | $32,478 (best) |
| For sale now | 58 (best) | 13 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 19.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp (best) | 227 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 50 cu ft | 71.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 970 lbs | 1,434 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lbs (best) | 4,409 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in | 115.3 in (best) |
| Length | 178.4 in | 199.4 in (best) |
| Width | 73.2 in | 77.5 in (best) |
| Height | 64.1 in | 69 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | Not Rated | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi Q3 | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S line $43,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Touring $38,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Touring Plus $41,350 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Carbon Edition $44,830 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Grand Touring $45,690 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Signature $48,460 MSRP |
Live inventory
Audi Q358 for sale
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Used2025 Audi Q3
S line Premium
white27,048 mi$29,498Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID
Certified2023 Audi Q3
Premium
Black Metallic•Beige18,818 mi$31,068Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2020 Audi Q3
Premium Plus S line
Chronos Gray Metallic•black26,530 mi$25,931Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Used2025 Audi Q3
Premium
gray•black31,524 mi$27,895Nissan of Sumter
Sumter, SC
New2026 Audi Q3
S line
Glacier White Metallic•Parchment Beige11 mi$53,898Jack Hanania Audi Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
New2026 Audi Q3
S line
Mythos Black Metallic•Black12 mi$49,768Jack Hanania Audi Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Mazda CX-913 for sale
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Used2023 Mazda CX-9
Touring
Jet Black•black46,105 mi$26,800Jim Coleman Nissan Bethesda
Bethesda, MD
Certified2023 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition
Polymetal Gray Metallic•red41,247 mi$30,000Holiday Mazda
Fond du Lac, WI
Certified2023 Mazda CX-9
Touring
Deep Crystal Blue Mica•Black35,933 mi$30,937Mall of Georgia Mazda
Buford, GA
Used2023 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition
Gray•Red22,386 mi$30,532Coconut Creek Mazda
Coconut Creek, FL
Used2019 Mazda CX-9
Touring
machine gray metallic•black34,835 mi$24,188Knudtsen Foothills Mazda
Spokane, WA
Used2016 Mazda CX-9
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Sonic Silver Metallic•Black196,203 mi$8,980Leith Nissan
Cary, NC
Audi Q3 vs Mazda CX-9 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi Q3 vs 2023 Mazda CX-9 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 starts lower at $38,750. Live Audi Q3 listings start at $1,428. Live Mazda CX-9 listings start at $8,980.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- The 2023 Mazda CX-9 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,750).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- The 2026 Audi Q3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- The 2026 Audi Q3 leads on horsepower in this comparison (255).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- The 2023 Mazda CX-9 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- The 2023 Mazda CX-9 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi Q3 vs 2023 Mazda CX-9?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi Q3 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Mazda CX-9 (5/5 NHTSA overall).