Power Battle: 2021 Dodge Durango R/T vs 2021 Mazda CX-9 in Wycliffe

May 25,2022

If you want a large SUV that offers more power, then you need to take a peek at the 2021 Dodge Durango R/T. Compared to the 2021 Mazda CX-9, you can clearly see which vehicle is more capable. Plus, you can find one right here at Cranbrook Dodge in BC!   Rumbling under the hood of the Durango R/T is a 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine. Paired with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission and AWD, it delivers 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and the FuelSaver Multi-Displacement System (MDS), you can expect to get around 16.7 L/100 km (17 mpg) in the city and 10.9 L/100 km (26 mpg) on the highway.   On the other hand, the Mazda CX-9 comes with a much smaller 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor. Coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission and FWD (AWD is optional), it pushes out 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. It gets approximately 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) in the city and 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) on the highway.   To learn more about how the hardy Dodge Durango beats other models in its class, contact our team today! You can schedule a test drive or inquire about our current stock.