2009 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (170 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | TSX | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |
