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Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Mazda CX-7 Hyundai Elantra  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
244 hp@5000
258 lb-ft@2500
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
148 hp@6500
131 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,681 mm 4,529 mm 0 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,646 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,718 kg 1,225 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 48 L 14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,008 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,473 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,059 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 942 mm 56 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,417 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 841 mm 84 mm
Total Legroom 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 847 L 419 L 428 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,659 L 14.8 -13.8 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-7

2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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