2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 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 2,300 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 112 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 448 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | CX-7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 50 L |
