2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 69 L |
