2026 Kia Telluride 3.8L V6 LX (FWD) 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 163,695Mazda CX-9: AED 163,200Mazda CX-9 is AED 495 cheaper.
- 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: 11.4 km/LMazda CX-9: 12.3 km/LMazda CX-9 goes 0.9 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.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Telluride or Mazda CX-9?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Mazda CX-9 is AED 495 cheaper. Kia Telluride makes 61 hp more. Mazda CX-9 goes 0.9 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.
Kia
Telluride 3.8L V6 LX (FWD)
AED 163,695*
Mazda
CX-9 2.5T Ignite Edition (AWD)
AED 163,200*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6.0
3800
291
355
Petrol
4.0
2500
230
420
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
3800
2500
Power (hp)
291
230
Peak Torque (Nm)
355
420
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
71
11.4
74
12.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
71
74
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.4
12.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8
210
8.4
210
0 to 100 (s)
8
8.4
Top Speed (km/h)
210
210
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
5000
1990
1801
1750
-
245/60R 18
245/50R 20
-
-
5
5075
1969
1716
2930
-
255/50R20
255/50R20
407
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)
-
-
Front Tyres
245/60R 18
255/50R20
Rear Tyres
245/50R 20
255/50R20
Cargo Space (L)
-
407
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
8 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
8 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist