Honda Passport 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 | Honda PassportRTL | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | RTL | Touring |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2023 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,750 | $38,750 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $50,722 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $54,877 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $56,617 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 6 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 19.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp (best) | 227 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 83.8 cu ft (best) | 71.2 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,434 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lbs | 4,409 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 115.3 in (best) |
| Length | 191.5 in | 199.4 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 77.5 in |
| Height | 73.1 in (best) | 69 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Mazda CX-9Touring |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| 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 | Honda Passport | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTL $44,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Touring $38,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | RTL Towing $45,450 MSRP | Touring Plus $41,350 MSRP |
| 3 | RTL Blackout $45,950 MSRP | Carbon Edition $44,830 MSRP |
| 4 | TrailSport $48,450 MSRP | Grand Touring $45,690 MSRP |
| 5 | TrailSport Blackout $49,650 MSRP | Signature $48,460 MSRP |
| 6 | TrailSport Elite $52,450 MSRP | — |
| 7 | TrailSport Elite Blackout $53,650 MSRP | — |
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