2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,769 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
| Model | Passat | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1587 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 69 L |
