2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.

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 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 2009 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda CX-7 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda CX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Dakota 2009 Mazda CX-7
Make Dodge Mazda
Model Dakota CX-7
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 2261 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 351 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.9 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 94 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 3340 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 69 L


 

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