Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 121.2 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 202.5 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 68.9 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 4494 lb. | -707 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 63.0 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 64.7 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.9 | 83.0 ft3 | -53.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -82 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 2014 Volkswagen Routan.