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Mazda CX-7 v Toyota RAV4 v Honda CR-V

47 messages,  Last post on Oct 06, 2009 at 8:23 AM

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What is this discussion about? Mazda CX-7, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Car Comparisons, Car Buying, SUV

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#40 of 47 Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [steve_] by wwest

Jan 10, 2009 (9:36 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 09, 2009 10:38 pm)
Hmmm..
 
Maybe that's why I have only 20k miles on my '01 Porsche C4........
 
It's either take my wife along as a "holder" or no Starbucks.

#41 of 47 Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [wwest] by phisher

Jan 12, 2009 (9:38 am)

Replying to: wwest (Jan 09, 2009 2:13 pm)
Just FYI. I work in an Insurance agency and the MT cars are less expensive to insure simply because replacement value is less.

#42 of 47 Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [phisher] by blueiedgod

Jan 12, 2009 (11:46 am)

Replying to: phisher (Jan 12, 2009 9:38 am)
Just FYI. I work in an Insurance agency and the MT cars are less expensive to insure simply because replacement value is less.
 
Also, theft rates are a lot lower. New generation of joy riders have no clue what to do with the 3rd pedal.
 
They have grown up with their parents driving slushbox minivans, and their computer games always shifted for them.
 
There was an article in the paper about these car thieves that just sat in a manual Accord trying to figure out how to get it going! The police caught them while they were still trying to figure out how to put it in "drive"

#43 of 47 Re: CX-7 vs RAV4 V6 [Sporin] by mazdacx7

Feb 11, 2009 (6:57 pm)

Replying to: Sporin (Jan 12, 2006 7:34 am)
My wife has the Rav-4 $28k and I have the CX-7 $24K, I think the Rav-4 have more room in the back row and it reclines love that thing, other thing that I love is the MP3 input for my Ipod, I wish the CX-7 has that option.

#44 of 47 Love CX-7 seats by ingvar

Apr 27, 2009 (7:27 am)

Get Rav-4 2008 Limited in Hertz, bring it back at the evening after 50 miles ride because of back pain. Driver's seat is non supportive. Changed car to CX-7 and enjoyed 380miles ride.

#45 of 47 We bought a Mazda 5 by tlong

May 06, 2009 (11:52 pm)

We were looking for a small, reliable vehicle with a lot of space. Looked at RAV4 and CRV. Then we discovered the Mazda 5, a tall wagon/micro-minivan. We've had it a year and really like it for the following features:
 
- It's taller than a sedan but lower than a CRV. No climbing up or stooping down to get in. The height is just perfect.
- Three rows of two - seats 6
- Handles like a Mazda 3 since it is on the same platform. Less rollover potential than a SUV. Really excellent steering feel and handling.
- Same cargo space as the CRV with more seating flexibility
- About $5K cheaper, similarly equipped
- Sliding rear doors = get in easily in tight parking spots
- Very tight turning circle makes it very maneuverable
 
I know this is an SUV thread, those were the vehicles we were cross-shopping and the Mazda 5 defies comparisons; there is no other vehicle quite like it on the US market.
 
I would have still bought the CRV as a second choice. We looked at the CX-7 but wanted a bit better mileage and didn't feel the turbo was as refined as the other engines.

#46 of 47 Re: We bought a Mazda 5 [tlong] by sr146260211

Oct 06, 2009 (5:30 am)

Replying to: tlong (May 06, 2009 11:52 pm)
Didn't even think of the Mazda 5 for the reason linked below.. Reliability issues for the long term
 
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/Mazda/MAZDA5/2010/Minivan
 
CR-V was much better....
 
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/Honda/CR-V/2010/SUV
 
Comparison...2009 models, not 2010 from link below... CR-V is now 180 HP with 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway as well. Safety features listed on below link are way way off and in no way are up to date with some false none available items.
 
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/compare-cars-results.htm?trimIds[]=30- - 8099&trimIds[]=305968&trimIds[]=307572

#47 of 47 Peak HP numbers vs. Torque numbers by motoguy128

Oct 06, 2009 (8:23 am)

I would have considered the Mazda 5 if they upgraded the drivetrain with the new 2.5L Mazda now has available.
 
Otherwise, its' a much more cramped interior than the CR-V. But it does have more cargo room and flexibility, the 3rd row, and more car-like dynamics.
 
The CR-V does have AWD available and better ground clearance and visibility.
 
Don't be fooled by peak HP numbers. Always look at th torque number and where it's peak is located. the Honda 2.4L caompares well to the GM 190 HP 2.4L. But for comparison, the Nissan 2.5L is a much stronger motor across the whole RPM range, espeically the bottom end where you use it the most.
 
An engine that makes 180ft-lbs at 3900 RPM is going ot feel much more pwoerful than one that makes 169ft-lbs at 5300RPM even if the first makes 175HP but and the later makes 180HP. Unless the 180HP motor has shorter gearing, the slightly less pwoerful but torquier motor will out perform it.

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