Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Kia Spectra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 102.8 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 171.3 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.3 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 57.9 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 2844 lb. | 866 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.1 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.4 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.9 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.4 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |