2012 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster

To start off, both 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.

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, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7. 2012 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mazda CX-7 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
Make Mazda Mini
Model CX-7 Cooper Roadster
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1850 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1586 kg 1241 kg
Vehicle Length 4681 mm 3734 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1684 mm
Vehicle Height 1646 mm 1389 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2466 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 50 L


 

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