Bentley Bentayga vs Mazda CX-9
What's the difference?

Bentley Bentayga

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2024 price

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Mazda CX-9

$18,990 - $42,990

2021 price

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Summary

2024 Bentley Bentayga

2021 Mazda CX-9

By Laura Berry

By Justin Hilliard

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Turbo 4, 2.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

12.8L/100km (combined)

8.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Practical and spacious
Remarkable dynamics for its size and weight
Twin-turbo V8 is no W12 but still awesome

New 10.25-inch display
Seven-seater's versatility
Comfortable ride

Dislikes

Not great value for money, but that's not the point
Awkward looking to my eyes
Interior could be more special

Expensive AWD option
Six-seater's compromises
Older ANCAP safety rating

2024 Bentley Bentayga Summary

Yes, you can drive your Bentley and keep your family. It's called compromise, or the Bentayga, Bentley's SUV.

The Bentayga my family has been living with is the Azure grade which promises to be even more comfortable and pleasant than the rest of the range.

Comfort is important and we'll cover the Bentayga's lavish details in time, but our mission first and foremost is to find out if the Bentayga makes a good family SUV.

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2021 Mazda CX-9 Summary

The second-generation Mazda CX-9 may have been on sale in Australia for nearly five years now, but it remains the second best-selling large SUV using unibody construction (as opposed to old-school, off-road-focused body-on-frame).

That said, it is getting on a bit, so Mazda’s given it an update with a twist for 2021, hoping to inject a little bit more life into its flagship model.

And when we say twist, we mean it. After all, who would’ve thought there’d ever be a six-seat CX-9? Well, we’ve checked it out to see if it’s the version we needed all along. Read on.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Bentley Bentayga 2021 Mazda CX-9

Verdict

The Bentley Bentayga Azure may look a bit awkward and it surely isn't great value for money, but it is a true Bentley and a very good family SUV that not only provides terrific practicality but superb performance and comfort.

Verdict

The CX-9 is still a great option for families looking for a large SUV, even if it is starting to show its age as new rivals continue to launch with newer technologies.

That said, the availability of a luxury-focused six-seat configuration (Azami LE AWD) for the first time might be enough to convince some buyers to give it further consideration.

But for others who need the versatility of seven seats, this is still the CX-9 we’ve all come to know and love – but just a little bit better – particularly in its best-selling Azami AWD form.

Bentley Bentayga vs Mazda CX-9 What's the difference?

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

Bentley Bentayga vs Mazda CX-9
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