2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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 TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | TrailBlazer | CX-7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 69 L |