2008 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2008 Mazda CX-7 and 2008 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 296 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-7.
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, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | CX-7 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 66 L |
