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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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#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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