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2024 Kia Telluride 3.8L V6 EX (AWD) vs 2025 Mazda CX-9 2.5T Ignite Edition (AWD)

Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.

Key differences at a glance

Kia Telluride vs Mazda CX-9, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.

  • PriceKia Telluride: AED 163,200Mazda CX-9: AED 163,200Both are listed at the same price.
  • PowerKia Telluride: 291 hpMazda CX-9: 230 hpKia Telluride makes 61 hp more.
  • TorqueKia Telluride: 355 NmMazda CX-9: 420 NmMazda CX-9 makes 65 Nm more.
  • Fuel economyKia Telluride: 11.1 km/LMazda CX-9: 12.3 km/LMazda CX-9 goes 1.2 km further per litre.
  • LengthKia Telluride: 5000 mmMazda CX-9: 5075 mmMazda CX-9 is 75 mm longer.
  • SeatingKia Telluride: 8 SeaterMazda CX-9: 7 SeaterKia Telluride seats 8 Seater; Mazda CX-9 seats 7 Seater.
  • Boot spaceKia Telluride: 601 LMazda CX-9: 407 LKia Telluride carries 194 L more.

Which is better in the UAE: Kia Telluride or Mazda CX-9?

On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Both are listed at the same price. Kia Telluride makes 61 hp more. Mazda CX-9 goes 1.2 km further per litre. Kia Telluride seats 8 Seater; Mazda CX-9 seats 7 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.

3.8L V6 EX (AWD)
Kia
Telluride 3.8L V6 EX (AWD)

AED 163,200*

2.5T Ignite Edition (AWD)
Mazda
CX-9 2.5T Ignite Edition (AWD)

AED 163,200*

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Engine

No. Of Cylinders

6
4

Displacement (cc)

3800
2500

Power (hp)

291
230

Peak Torque (Nm)

355
420

Fuel Type

Petrol
Petrol

Transmission

Drive

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Gearbox

-
-

Gears

8
6

No. of Gears

8-speed
6-speed

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Tank Size (L)

71
74

Fuel Consumption (kmpl)

11.1
12.3

Performance

0 to 100 (s)

8.1
8.4

Top Speed (km/h)

210
210

0-200 km/h (s)

-
-

Electric/Alternative Fuel

Motor Type

-
-

No. of Motors

-
-

Battery Capacity (kWh)

-
-

Charging Time

-
-

Battery Warranty

-
-

Range (km)

-
-

Electric Range (km)

-
-

Consumption (kWh/100km)

-
-

Dimension

Body Type

-
-

No. Of Doors

5
5

Length (mm)

5000
5075

Width (mm)

1990
1969

Height (mm)

1801
1716

Wheelbase (mm)

1750
2930

Weight (kg)

-
-

Wheels

-
-

Headlights

-
-

Suspension

-
-

Cargo Space (L)

601
407

Cargo, Seats Down (L)

-
-

Ground Clearance (mm)

-
-

Wading Depth (mm)

-
-

Towing Capacity (kg)

-
-

Payload (kg)

-
-

Low-Range Transfer

No
No

Differential Lock

No
No

Interior

Upholstery

-
-

Audio System

-
-

Screen Size

-
-

Sunroof

-
-

Leather Interior

Yes
Yes

Fabric Interior

No
No

Heated Seats

-
-

Massage Seats

-
-

Wireless Charging

-
-

Head-Up Display

-
-

Ambient Lighting

-
-

Power Tailgate

-
-

Rear Seat Entertainment

No
No

Seat Cooling

Yes
No

Climate Control

Yes
No

Seating Capacity

8 Seater
7 Seater

Apple CarPlay

Yes
Yes

Android Auto

Yes
Yes

Safety

Front Brake

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Airbags

6
-

Safety Rating

-
-

Rating Scheme & Year

-
-

Airbag Types

-
-

Front Airbags

Yes
Yes

Side Airbags

Yes
Yes

Rear Airbags

No
No

Front Park Assist

Yes
Yes

Rear Park Assist

Yes
Yes

Rear Parking Camera

No
Yes

360 Parking Camera

No
No

Cruise Control

Yes
Yes

Adaptive Cruise Control

-
Yes

ABS

Yes
Yes

Front Airbags

Yes
Yes

Lane Change Assist

Yes
Yes

Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.