Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.9 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 202.9 in | -18.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 60.7 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4015 lb. | -305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 56.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 55.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.1 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 38.5 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |