Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 184.0 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.7 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 64.8 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2661 lb. | 3710 lb. | -1049 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.7 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.8 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 36.4 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -43.8 ft3 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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 |