2009 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Mazda CX-7 and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2009 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-7 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | CX-7 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 79 L |
