2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 will offer significantly more control. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2261 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |
