| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-7 | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 101.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 169.9 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 70.4 in | -5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3496 lb. | 3433 lb. | 63 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 43.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 52.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 47.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -16 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.