Deciding between the 2020 Mazda CX-9 and the Audi Q8 for your next SUV? Our team at Paretti Mazda is here to show you how these two rides differ so you can better decide which one is better suited to your specific needs.
Drivers from Metairie, Harvey, and New Orleans, LA, should read through this comparison to learn more and give us a call if you have any questions.
When choosing your next vehicle, it’s important to consider interior comfort. You’ll be spending a lot of time behind the wheel, so it’s important you choose a ride that will keep you cozy throughout the drive. The new Mazda CX-9 and the Audi Q8 are both well-equipped to provide you with an enticing ride with available heated and ventilated front seating.
When it comes to passenger comfort, though, the Mazda CX-9 reigns supreme. Not only does it offer seating for seven while the Q8 only makes room for five passengers, but it also offers 2nd-row captain’s chairs as well to boost comfort. Available heated 2nd-row seats in the Mazda CX-9 then keep your passengers comfortable during colder winter months.
In addition to premium interior comforts, you may be searching for an SUV with plenty of cargo space for all your essentials. The Mazda CX-9 has an advantage with three rows of seating, while the Audi Q8 only has two rows. Still, both vehicles can be configured to meet your cargo needs with split-folding seats. However, the Mazda CX-9 opens to 71.2 cubic feet of cargo room when the back two seats are folded down flat. The Q8, on the other hand, only provides a maximum of 60.7 cubic feet of cargo space.
To lend a hand with loading, the Mazda CX-9 and the Audi Q8 provide an available power liftgate that seamlessly opens with the touch of a button, so there’s no need to put down your bags. If you make a lot of larger purchases, though, you may prefer the extra room in the Mazda CX-9.
Nothing is more important than staying safe as you explore the open road, so the Mazda CX-9 and the Audi Q8 come standard with Advanced Smart City Brake Support with pedestrian detection. This system is designed to detect potential frontal collisions and bring you to a stop if needed to help avoid impact.
The Mazda CX-9 also offers Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert standard to further keep you out of harm’s way. Similar systems are found in the Q8, but they don’t come standard, so you’ll have to upgrade to a higher trim level to make them available.
The answer to which luxury SUV should be your next ride lies in your specific Metairie, Harvey, and New Orleans, Louisiana, lifestyle needs. With more standard features, interior comforts, and cargo space, we think you may prefer the Mazda CX-9 over the Audi Q8.
If you’re interested in learning more, just give us a call at Paretti Mazda to schedule a test drive of the Mazda CX-9!
