Mazda CX-7 2009 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-7 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 90 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.6 | |
| The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-7 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-7 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda CX-7 2009 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. Toyota RAV4 2010 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 774 litres | 1752 litres | |
| Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Mazda CX-7 has 131 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 978 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 8200 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mazda CX-7 has 
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