Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.0 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 179.5 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.1 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 65.9 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3929 lb. | 3440 lb. | 489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 41.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.0 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -9.7 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |