Mazda CX-7 (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2008 Mazda CX-7 and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Mazda CX-7	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,751 mm	2,525 mm	0 mm
Length	4,674 mm	4,486 mm	0 mm
Width	1,872 mm	1,735 mm	0 mm
Height	1,646 mm	1,651 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,782 kg	1,520 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	69 L	60 L	9 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,008 mm	1,011 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,473 mm	1,359 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,311 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,059 mm	1,107 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	998 mm	1,008 mm	997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,417 mm	1,361 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,311 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	925 mm	856 mm	69 mm
Total Legroom	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	1,963 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	847 L	906 L	-59 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,659 L	1,634 L	0 L

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

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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