2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2009 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
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, 2009 Mazda 5 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (222 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet HHR | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | HHR | 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
