2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2010 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Mazda | Kia |
Model | CX-7 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 53 L |