Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.3 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 184.0 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 64.8 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 3929 lb. | 602 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.0 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 29.9 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |