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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-7 | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 175.6 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.7 in | 4 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 52.8 in | 12 in |
| Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 3094 lb. | 693 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 54.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.7 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 48.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 51 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-7
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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