2011 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda CX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda CX-7 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 373 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.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda CX-7 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | CX-7 | Pilot |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |