2008 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2011 Honda Accord

To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda CX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda CX-7 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 112 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 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mazda CX-7 2011 Honda Accord
Make Mazda Honda
Model CX-7 Accord
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2260 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1332 kg 1444 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2741 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 70 L


 

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