Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
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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 | 189.0 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 74.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 66.7 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3999 lb. | 2 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.0 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 58.0 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 55.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 41.7 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.5 in | -42.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.6 in | -29.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.9 | 45.0 ft3 | -15.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 | -16.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Sorento.