2005 Mazda MPV vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MPV. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MPV weights approximately 381 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda MPV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MPV. (271 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MPV | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MPV | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
