2012 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier
Make Mazda Nissan
Model CX-7 Frontier
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2300 cc 3952 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1718 kg 1978 kg
Vehicle Length 4681 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1646 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 80 L


 

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