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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,718 kg | 1,520 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 58 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,001 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 945 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 668 L | 179 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 1,886 L | 0 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 |
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 |