Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.2 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 196.0 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.8 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 58.5 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 3770 lb. | 17 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.1 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 44.5 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 57.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.0 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 43.1 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 |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |