2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2011 Mazda CX-7

To start off, 2011 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda CX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda CX-7 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2011 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 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda CX-7.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Mazda CX-7 2011 Mazda CX-7
Make Mazda Mazda
Model CX-7 CX-7
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2300 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1718 kg 1586 kg
Vehicle Length 4681 mm 4681 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1872 mm
Vehicle Height 1646 mm 1646 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 62 L


 

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