2007 5 vs. 2010 5 acceleration

[ohaegs5]

I traded my '07 Mazda5 Touring for a 2010 Mazda5 Touring back in April and have noticed in the 2010 a serious lack of cajones when I want it to get up and go compared to the 2007. The engine and dimension specs appear to be exactly the same. Anyone notice acceleration problems in 2010 Mazda5 Touring?

 

[Robotazky]

Why would the 5 speed auto be slower than the 4 speed?

 

[thaxman]

It was my understanding that the 5AT has taller gears like the 5MT although the final drive is low like the 4AT. But the new gears should wind up the engine to get to the hp curve faster. Have you been able to confirm this w/0-60 tests done by auto mags?

 

[jimp]

compare the gear ratios between the 2 model years, as this can change the performance characteristics to some extent, for improved mpg, low end take offs, etc.