Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 103.9 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 176.0 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.3 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 66.7 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3682 lb. | 319 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.9 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 44.0 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.2 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -10.3 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 |
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |