Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 188.3 in | -4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 57.5 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 3297 lb. | 490 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.7 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 56.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.4 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.5 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 43.2 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 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.