2018 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2018 Dodge Journey

Safety Design and Features

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 is designed with safety in mind with standard Smart Brake Support, which uses sensors to monitor traffic ahead and can apply the brakes automatically if the system senses an impending crash and the driver fails to react. Other features such as lane departure warning, parking sensors, blind spot warning, and rear cross-path warning are also available on selected trims.

The Dodge Journey lacks autonomous braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross-path warning, making driving in Overland Park traffic potentially more hazardous for distracted drivers.

Engine Specs

The capabilities of Mazda SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY are on full display in the Mazda CX-9, offering drivers access to powerful engines like the 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder powerplant capable of generating 250-ho and 310 lb.-ft. of peak torque. The Journey’s 2.4L 4-cylinder engine manages just 173-hp and 166 lb.-ft. of torque, making the Mazda a better choice for those who want a more responsive, capable ride in all driving conditions.

Comfort and Convenience

The Mazda CX-9 interior offers the right balance of luxury and technology to make the daily drive from Independence the best part of your day. Drivers can opt for amenities like two-drive memory seating, heads-up display, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated second-row seats, and much more in the Mazda SUV.

Dodge doesn’t offer memory seating, so drivers must manually adjust seats if they share the vehicle. The Journey also lacks access to a heads-up display and heated second-row seats and, while variable intermittent windshield wipers are available, they lack a rain-sensing option and must constantly be adjusted by hand.