2012 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper

To start off, both 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. 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, 2012 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper. 2012 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper 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
Make Mazda Mini
Model CX-7 Cooper
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2300 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1718 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 4681 mm 3734 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1684 mm
Vehicle Height 1646 mm 1414 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2466 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 50 L


 

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