Chrysler Town & Country (2009) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2008) Specs

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2009 Chrysler Town & Country and 2008 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Chrysler Town & Country	Mazda CX-7
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	108.3 in	12.9 in
Length	202.5 in	184.0 in	18.5 in
Width	76.9 in	73.7 in	3.2 in
Height	68.9 in	64.8 in	4.1 in
Curb Weight	4498 lb.	3710 lb.	788 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	18.2 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.7 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	58.0 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	54.8 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.7 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.3 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	55.8 in	8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.8 in	53.0 in	11.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	36.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	0.0 in	37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.7 in	0.0 in	48.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Total Legroom	114.5 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.7 ft³	29.9 ft³	2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	29.9	53.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	144.4 ft³	58.6 ft³	85.8 ft³

2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review

2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country 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

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