2007 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda CX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda CX-7 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2007 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | CX-7 | Cooper Clubman |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2548 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |