2007 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Mazda CX-7 and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda CX-7 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | CX-7 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |