2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 854 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 69 L |
