Mazda CX-7 (2008) vs. Honda Pilot (2015) Specs

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2008 Mazda CX-7 and 2015 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Mazda CX-7	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	109.2 in	-0.9 in
Length	184.0 in	191.4 in	-7.4 in
Width	73.7 in	78.5 in	-4.8 in
Height	64.8 in	71.0 in	-6.2 in
Curb Weight	3929 lb.	4497 lb.	-568 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.2 gal.	21.0 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	61.5 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	58.6 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.4 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	62.2 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	56.9 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.5 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	58.9 in	-58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.4 in	-48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.1 in	-32.1 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	112 in (over 3 rows)	-33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	18.0 ft³	11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.9	47.7 ft³	-17.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	87.0 ft³	-28.4 ft³

2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review

2008 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
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review

2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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