Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2012	2025
Model	Mazda CX-7	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 277 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	110.8 in	-2.5 in
Length	184.3 in	190.2 in	-5.9 in
Width	73.7 in	74.8 in	-1.1 in
Height	64.8 in	67.7 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	4001 lb.	4486 lb.	-485 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	17.7 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	41.1 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	59.5 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.5 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	44.4 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	40.6 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	58.1 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.9 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	42.3 in	-5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.7 in	-42.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.0 in	-30 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	116.7 in (over 3 rows)	-38.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	14.6 ft³	15.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.9	40.5 ft³	-10.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	79.6 ft³	-21 ft³

2012 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

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