Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.0 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 183.7 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 67.5 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 4927 lb. | -926 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.0 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 39.3 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.4 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 | 4.2 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 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |