Honda Pilot (2012) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2007) Specs

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2012 Honda Pilot and 2007 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	Honda Pilot	Mazda CX-7
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	108.3 in	0.9 in
Length	191.4 in	184.0 in	7.4 in
Width	78.5 in	73.7 in	4.8 in
Height	71.0 in	64.8 in	6.2 in
Curb Weight	4497 lb.	3929 lb.	568 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	18.2 gal.	2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	58.0 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	54.8 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.7 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.3 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	55.8 in	6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	53.0 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.4 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.9 in	0.0 in	58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.1 in	0.0 in	32.1 in
Total Legroom	112 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	29.9 ft³	-11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	29.9	17.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	58.6 ft³	28.4 ft³

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review

2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review
2012	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review
2011	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot 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

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