2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 6 and 2010 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 6 | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |
