Model Year | 2011 | 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 | 108.3 in | 107.4 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 190.2 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 57.2 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 3280 lb. | 507 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.4 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.6 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.0 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 42.8 ft3 |
2011 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 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 |