2007 Acura TL vs. 2013 Mazda CX-05
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-05 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2013 Mazda CX-05. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda CX-05. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-05 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Mazda CX-05 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda CX-05. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda CX-05.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2013 Mazda CX-05 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | TL | CX-05 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4555 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2165 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
