2006 Honda Element vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 69 L |
