Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Kia Sportage (2013) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2013 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Mazda CX-7	Kia Sportage
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,751 mm	2,639 mm	0 mm
Length	4,681 mm	4,440 mm	0 mm
Width	1,872 mm	1,854 mm	0 mm
Height	1,646 mm	1,636 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,815 kg	1,572 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	62 L	55 L	7 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,008 mm	993 mm	-992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,473 mm	1,440 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,364 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,059 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	998 mm	978 mm	20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,417 mm	1,400 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,247 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	925 mm	963 mm	-38 mm
Total Legroom	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	2,014 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	847 L	739 L	108 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,659 L	1,546 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

2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV	Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review

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