Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Dodge Grand Caravan (2008) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Mazda CX-7	Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	121.2 in	-12.9 in
Length	184.3 in	202.5 in	-18.2 in
Width	73.7 in	76.9 in	-3.2 in
Height	64.8 in	68.9 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	3787 lb.	4483 lb.	-696 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	20.5 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	63.0 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.0 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.6 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.2 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	64.7 in	-8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	64.8 in	-11.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	62.0 in	-62 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.7 in	-48.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.6 in	-37.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	114.5 in (over 3 rows)	-36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	32.7 ft³	-2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.9	83.0 ft³	-53.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	144.4 ft³	-85.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-7

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review

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