Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Kia Sorento (2023) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2023 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,751 mm	2,814 mm	0 mm
Length	4,681 mm	4,801 mm	0 mm
Width	1,872 mm	1,900 mm	0 mm
Height	1,646 mm	1,694 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,815 kg	1,783 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	62 L	67 L	-5 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,008 mm	1,024 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,473 mm	1,499 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,059 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	998 mm	993 mm	5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,417 mm	1,473 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,397 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	925 mm	1,059 mm	924 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	935 mm	-935 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,346 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,080 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	752 mm	-752 mm
Total Legroom	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	2,863 mm (over 3 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	847 L	357 L	490 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.9	1,274 L	28.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,659 L	2,138 L	-1 L

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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