Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru BRZ | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 108.3 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 166.7 in | 184.0 in | -17.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.7 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 50.6 in | 64.8 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2809 lb. | 3929 lb. | -1120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.7 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 58.0 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.3 in | -4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 55.8 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.3 in | 53.0 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 36.4 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.9 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.9 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -51.7 ft3 |
2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |
2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |