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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Subaru Forester specs.

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 2,751 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,681 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,646 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,815 kg 1,560 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 62 L 64 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,008 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,473 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,059 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 1,016 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,417 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 965 mm -40 mm
Total Legroom 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 847 L 949 L -102 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,659 L 1,934 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-7

2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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