Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
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 shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	103.0 in	5.3 in
Length	184.3 in	179.5 in	4.8 in
Width	73.7 in	70.1 in	3.6 in
Height	64.8 in	65.9 in	-1.1 in
Curb Weight	4001 lb.	3440 lb.	561 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	16.9 gal.	-0.5 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

2012 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

2012 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

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