Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Audi A7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 114.7 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 195.6 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 55.9 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 4210 lb. | -423 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 36.9 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.6 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.0 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A7.