Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,674 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,683 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 69 L | 66 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 960 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 940 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 447 L | 400 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 15.8 | -14.8 L |
2009 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 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |