Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 108.3 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 184.3 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 73.7 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 64.8 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4731 lb. | 4001 lb. | 730 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 58.0 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.8 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.0 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.4 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 29.9 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 22.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
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 |