Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Pontiac G5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.5 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 179.8 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 67.5 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 55.6 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 2991 lb. | 719 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 49.4 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 35.7 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 49.3 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 46.3 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.2 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 44.7 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |