2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2007 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (339 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2007 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
