Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,681 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,135 kg | 1,815 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 62 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 998 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 925 mm | 12 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 847 L | -462 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 29.9 | -28.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,659 L | 1 L |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2011 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 |