Mazda CX-5 2012 vs Mazda CX-7 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-7 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 88 HP less power than Mazda CX-7, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mazda CX-7. Due to the lower power, Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 11.5 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-5 consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 720 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 69 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda CX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda CX-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mazda CX-5 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda CX-5 is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-7, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 463 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 774 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda CX-5 has 8 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-7. The Mazda CX-7 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 846 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-7, which means Mazda CX-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`289 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda CX-5 scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda CX-7 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda CX-5 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6400 | |
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