Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 163 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 91.7 in | 16.6 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 157.3 in | 27 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 67.7 in | 6 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 49.0 in | 15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1260 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.2 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.6 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 0.0 in | 39.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 53.3 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 |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |