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Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Toyota Avalon (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2008 Toyota Avalon specs.

2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Mazda CX-7 Toyota Avalon  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
244 hp@5000
258 lb-ft@2500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 111.0 in -2.7 in
Length 184.3 in 197.2 in -12.9 in
Width 73.7 in 72.8 in 0.9 in
Height 64.8 in 58.5 in 6.3 in
Curb Weight 3787 lb. 3495 lb. 292 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.4 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 38.8 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.0 in 59.4 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 55.8 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.3 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 37.5 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.8 in 58.2 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 56.2 in -3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 40.9 in -4.5 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 82.2 in (over 2 rows) -4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.9 ft3 14.4 ft3 15.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.6 ft3 14.4 ft3 44.2 ft3

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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 2008 Toyota Avalon

2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review
 
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