I was wondering if any one else had similar thoughts of comparing the latest turbo motors from Mazda? I'm excited for the CX-5 Diesel to enter the US market. I'm equally excited over the 'compatibility' of the CX-9's 2.5t motor in the 3, 6, and CX-5.
Any way, I'd like to hear some opinions comparing and contrasting the two. Like their intended purpose and their potential in the after market tuning environment? Surely the CX-9 could have been outfitted with the diesel but Mazda came out with a gasoline motor in addition to the diesel. It's an apples to oranges comparison, but as a current CX-5 owner thinking down the road, these are the two that I will be cross shopping.
Would I be correct in thinking in terms of comparing a VW Golf TDI vs VW GTI and base the characteristics off of that analogy?
Any way, I'd like to hear some opinions comparing and contrasting the two. Like their intended purpose and their potential in the after market tuning environment? Surely the CX-9 could have been outfitted with the diesel but Mazda came out with a gasoline motor in addition to the diesel. It's an apples to oranges comparison, but as a current CX-5 owner thinking down the road, these are the two that I will be cross shopping.
Would I be correct in thinking in terms of comparing a VW Golf TDI vs VW GTI and base the characteristics off of that analogy?
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