Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 116.0 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 197.7 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 57.0 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3719 lb. | -9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.2 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.4 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.9 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 51.4 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.6 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 42.4 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 |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review |