2009 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Mazda CX-7 and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
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 Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
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2009 Mazda CX-7 | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | CX-7 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2258 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3001 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |