Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 101.5 in | 6.8 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 173.5 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.5 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 56.8 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3787 lb. | 3549 lb. | 238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.5 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 54.7 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 35.8 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 41.5 in | 14.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.5 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 48.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |