Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda CX-7 Review

Utility
The Pontiac Torrent and the Mazda CX-7 can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Pontiac Torrent outpulls the Mazda CX-7 by a massive margin.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-7's tank is almost the same size as the Pontiac Torrent's, though the Pontiac Torrent's is a bit larger. The Mazda CX-7 and the Pontiac Torrent compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Mazda CX-7 for a fill-up roughly as often as the Torrent.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Pontiac Torrent to the dealership as the Mazda CX-7. The Mazda CX-7 won't tax your gas budget significantly more than the Pontiac Torrent will. The Pontiac Torrent isn't much pricier than the Mazda CX-7 in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Mazda CX-7 is quite certainly sprier than the Pontiac Torrent, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac Torrent has a more sizeable engine than the Mazda CX-7. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Pontiac Torrent packs quite a punch compared to the Mazda CX-7 when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The CX-7 could learn a lesson or two from the Torrent as far as torque.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Pontiac Torrent's front cabin compared to the Mazda CX-7. The ampler interior dimensions of the Pontiac make it more spacious for your passengers than the Mazda CX-7.

Warranty
The Mazda CX-7 and the Pontiac have the same basic warranty.