2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2008 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover LR2 and 2008 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda CX-7 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda CX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2008 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | LR2 | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
