| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-7 | Audi A8 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 121.0 in | -12.7 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 204.4 in | -20.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 57.3 in | 7.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3496 lb. | 4399 lb. | -903 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.1 in | -1.1 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 | 38.3 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 57.5 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 42.3 in | -5.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 44 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Audi A8.