Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 108.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 184.0 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.7 in | -7 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 64.8 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3710 lb. | -987 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 58.0 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.3 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 55.8 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 53.0 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.4 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -27.1 ft3 |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight 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 |