2012 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mazda CX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mazda CX-7 would be higher. Both 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2013 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 156 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | CX-7 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
