Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.3 in | -4 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 191.8 in | -7.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.3 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 57.1 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3680 lb. | 30 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.9 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 43.5 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |