Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.7 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 181.0 in | 3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 58.1 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3102 lb. | 608 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 54.8 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.9 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.4 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.4 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |