Mazda CX-7 (2008) vs. Mitsubishi Outlander (2015) Specs

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2008 Mazda CX-7 and 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Mazda CX-7	Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	105.1 in	3.2 in
Length	184.0 in	183.3 in	0.7 in
Width	73.7 in	70.9 in	2.8 in
Height	64.8 in	66.1 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3929 lb.	3571 lb.	358 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.2 gal.	16.6 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	56.4 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	52.6 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.9 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.4 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	56.0 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	51.7 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.3 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	39.4 in	-39.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.2 in	-28.2 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	106.4 in (over 3 rows)	-28.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	10.3 ft³	19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.9	34.2 ft³	-4.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	63.3 ft³	-4.7 ft³

2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review

2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review

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