2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 76 L |
