Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.1 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 188.7 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.1 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 58.1 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3490 lb. | 511 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 54.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 51.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 44.1 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.9 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |