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Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,718 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,011 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 922 mm | 3 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 547 L | 300 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 1,532 L | 0 L |
2011 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 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |