Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Lexus GS (2006) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2006 Lexus GS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Mazda CX-7	Lexus GS
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6200 230 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	112.2 in	-3.9 in
Length	184.3 in	190.0 in	-5.7 in
Width	73.7 in	71.7 in	2 in
Height	64.8 in	56.1 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	3787 lb.	3704 lb.	83 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	18.8 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	37.8 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	56.3 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.4 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	43.5 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.0 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	55.1 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	51.4 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.4 in	0 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	12.7 ft³	17.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	12.7 ft³	45.9 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

2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review

2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review

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