2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2010 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saturn Vue weights approximately 17 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2010 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue 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, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Mazda | Saturn |
| Model | CX-7 | Vue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |
