Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,718 kg | 1,308 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 932 mm | 66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 851 mm | 74 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 340 L | 507 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 770 L | -769 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.