Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Kia Sportage (2009) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2009 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Mazda CX-7	Kia Sportage
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	103.5 in	4.8 in
Length	184.3 in	171.3 in	13 in
Width	73.7 in	70.9 in	2.8 in
Height	64.8 in	66.7 in	-1.9 in
Curb Weight	3787 lb.	3351 lb.	436 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	15.3 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	56.7 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.6 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.1 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.4 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	56.3 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.6 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.2 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	23.6 ft³	6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	66.6 ft³	-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

2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review

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