2009 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC

To start off, both 2009 Mazda CX-7 and 2009 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 975 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mazda CX-7 2009 Volkswagen CC
Make Mazda Volkswagen
Model CX-7 CC
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2260 cc 3597 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1332 kg 2307 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 70 L


 

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