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2008 Mazda CX-7 and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-7 | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 4 in |
| Length | 184.0 in | 170.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 57.5 in | 7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 2944 lb. | 766 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 58.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-7
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte
| 2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
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