Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Toyota Matrix | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,674 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,683 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 69 L | 50 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 998 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 919 mm | 6 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 561 L | 286 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |