2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2007 Honda Pilot and 2007 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 819 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Pilot | 3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |