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 |
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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 | 184.3 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 |