2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Mazda CX-9 and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (270 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (325 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | CX-9 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
