Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Kia Sorento (2008) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2008 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Mazda CX-7	Kia Sorento
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	106.7 in	1.6 in
Length	184.3 in	180.7 in	3.6 in
Width	73.7 in	73.3 in	0.4 in
Height	64.8 in	68.1 in	-3.3 in
Curb Weight	4001 lb.	4477 lb.	-476 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	21.1 gal.	-4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.7 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	58.9 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.3 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.6 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.5 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	58.4 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	58.0 in	-5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.1 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	31.7 ft³	-1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	66.4 ft³	-7.8 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

2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review

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