Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.5 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 183.5 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 65.4 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3543 lb. | 458 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 41.3 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.