2011 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2011 Mazda CX-7 and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2011 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (320 Nm). This means 2011 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mazda CX-7 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Mazda Jeep
Model CX-7 Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2300 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 187 HP
Torque 349 Nm 320 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4681 mm 4859 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1958 mm
Vehicle Height 1646 mm 1755 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2916 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 80 L


 

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