2008 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Mazda CX-7 and 2008 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 674 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando 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, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
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2008 Mazda CX-7 | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
Model | CX-7 | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2258 cc | 3198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |