Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 119.0 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 205.8 in | -21.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 76.7 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 5607 lb. | -1606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -11.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 63.4 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.0 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 64.3 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 62.4 in | -9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.7 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.1 in | -60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | -38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.9 | 60.9 ft3 | -31 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 110.5 ft3 | -51.9 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 |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |