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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,718 kg | 1,680 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 71 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 940 mm | 58 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 925 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 360 L | 487 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 12.7 | -11.7 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 |
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 |