Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Suzuki SX4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 143 hp@5800 136 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 98.4 in | 9.9 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 163.9 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.1 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 63.2 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3929 lb. | 2855 lb. | 1074 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.3 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 51.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 52.8 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 47.0 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.9 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 51.8 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
It is what it is. I fit into the seat well. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior and cargo space are roomy for a compact car. Lots of head & leg room for front and back seats. Easy to get in and out of front seats. Trunk is big. For a small car that's easy to park there's plenty of interior space. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seat are ok,,, miss the feel of leather but something I can live with, plenty of leg room for me. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Seat is firm and I have enough head and leg room. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Not much leg room, even for average adults. see full Suzuki SX4 review |